Whitman County

WA · Pop. 47,589 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Whitman County is a mixed county in WA with a population of approximately 47,589.

$/Acre: $2,198

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 170 days

Broadband: 88%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 22/sq mi

Pros

Good internet, Affordable land

Cons

Limited diversity

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax0.66%

Combined Sales Tax6.76%

Cost of Living Index105.3

Median Household Income$63,231

Poverty Rate18.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,198

Median Home Price$268K

Acres for Sale5432

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season170 days

Annual Rainfall29.6 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,353 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)234 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.2

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K415

Property Crime /100K497

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital51.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyModerate