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Snake River, Washington

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Population in July 2007: 364.
Males: 192  (52.9%)
Females: 172  (47.1%)
Median resident age:

39.5 years
Washington median age:

35.3 years

Zip code: 99347

Estimated median household income in 2022: $62,933 (it was $35,875 in 2000)
Snake River:

$62,933
WA:

$91,306

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,279 (it was $17,912 in 2000)

Snake River CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $403,549 (it was $125,000 in 2000)
Snake River:

$403,549
WA:

$569,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $245,961; detached houses: $286,641; mobile homes: $91,189
March 2022 cost of living index in Snake River: 96.6 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Snake River, WA (2000)
    • 40497.1%White alone
    • 92.2%Hispanic
    • 10.2%American Indian alone
    • 10.2%Other race alone
    • 10.2%Two or more races

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Current Local Time: PST time zone

Land area: 506.0 square miles.

Population density: 0.7 people per square mile   (very low).

Snake River, Washington map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Snake River CCD:

1.2% ($1,455)
Washington:

1.2% ($1,915)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Kennewick, WA (80.5 miles , pop. 54,693).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: East Seattle, WA (236.2 miles , pop. 480,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (851.8 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Pomeroy, WA (2.8 miles ),
Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA (4.4 miles ),
West Clarkston-Highland, WA (4.6 miles ),
Clarkston, WA (4.6 miles ),
Colton, WA (4.7 miles ),
Asotin, WA (4.7 miles ),
Uniontown, WA (4.7 miles ),
Dayton, WA (4.8 miles )

Latitude: 46.38 N, Longitude: 117.50 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 509

Distribution of median household income in Snake River, WA in 2022
Snake River satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.3%
Washington:

4.6%
Most common industries in Snake River, WA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (37.1%)
  • Health care (9.0%)
  • Educational services (7.2%)
  • Social assistance (6.8%)
  • Public administration (5.9%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (4.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (64.2%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.7%)
  • Truck transportation (4.9%)
  • Educational services (4.9%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.1%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (4.1%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.4%)
  • Social assistance (15.3%)
  • Public administration (13.3%)
  • Educational services (10.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.1%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (6.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.1%)
Most common occupations in Snake River, WA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (27.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.2%)
  • Registered nurses (7.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.5%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (46.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Top executives (4.9%)
  • Financial managers (4.1%)
  • Fire fighting and prevention workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (16.3%)
  • Registered nurses (16.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (11.2%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (9.2%)
  • Accountants and auditors (8.2%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (5.1%)
  • Other financial specialists (4.1%)

Average climate in Snake River, Washington

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Snake River, Washington average temperatures Snake River, Washington average precipitation Snake River, Washington humidity Snake River, Washington wind speed Snake River, Washington snowfall Snake River, Washington sunshine Snake River, Washington clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 86.8. This is about average.

City:

86.8
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.90. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.90
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Snake River-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Washington state average. It is 1143% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 240.4 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 354.7 miles away from Snake River center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 4/13/1949 at 19:55:42, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK) earthquake occurred 244.3 miles away from Snake River center, causing $80,000,000 total damage
On 3/31/2020 at 23:52:30, a magnitude 6.5 (6.5 MW, Depth: 7.5 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 175.9 miles away from Snake River center
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 407.0 miles away from Snake River center
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.5 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.8 MW) earthquake occurred 245.9 miles away from the city center, causing $2,000,000,000 total damage and $305,000,000 insured losses
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Garfield County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Mudslides: 4, Storms: 4, Landslides: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Snows: 2, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Volcanic Eruption: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Snake River:

  • GARFIELD COUNTY HOSPITAL, LTCU (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; POMEROY, WA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Snake River:

  • Lewis-Clark State College (about 23 miles; Lewiston, ID; Full-time enrollment: 3,199)
  • Washington State University (about 29 miles; Pullman, WA; FT enrollment: 25,055)
  • University of Idaho (about 33 miles; Moscow, ID; FT enrollment: 10,416)
  • Walla Walla Community College (about 44 miles; Walla Walla, WA; FT enrollment: 4,263)
  • Eastern Washington University (about 77 miles; Cheney, WA; FT enrollment: 11,643)
  • Columbia Basin College (about 79 miles; Pasco, WA; FT enrollment: 5,111)
  • Eastern Oregon University (about 79 miles; La Grande, OR; FT enrollment: 3,127)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Snake River: Alder Thicket Campground (A), Offield Landing (B), Willow Landing (C), H A McEachan Ranch (D), F Kessler Ranch (E), Pataha Research Natural Area (F), Columbia Center (G), First Creek Cabin (H), Misery Spring Campground (I), Pataha Campground (J), Powell Camp (K), Ruchert Camp (L), Clearwater Lookout (M), Cecil Bott Ranch (N), C H Neal Ranch (O), J R Evans Ranch (P), Sheephead Corral (Q), Spruce Spring Campground (R), Valentine (S), Wickiup Campground (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Kirby Cemetery (1), Mayview Cemetery (2), Pioneer Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Bear Creek (A), Casey Creek (B), Cherry Creek (C), Coyote Creek (D), Donaldson Creek (E), Dry Pataha Creek (F), First Creek (G), Meadow Creek (H), Melton Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Snake River: Grouse Flat State Wildlife Recreation Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Garfield County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Washington:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

73.0%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.8%
Whole state:

7.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

17.5%
Whole state:

10.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

11.6%
Whole state:

4.6%

For population 15 years and over in Snake River:

Marital status in Snake River, WA
  • Never married: 20.6%
  • Now married: 62.4%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 0.8%
  • Divorced: 16.2%

For population 25 years and over in Snake River:

  • High school or higher: 86.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.6
Washington average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Snake River, WA (based on Garfield County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic7771
Evangelical Protestant3072
Mainline Protestant2752
Other2-
None905-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Garfield County:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Garfield County:

14.68 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

8.26 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Garfield County:

11.7%
Washington:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.9%
State:

25.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Snake River:

  • KQQQ (1150 AM; 25 kW; PULLMAN, WA; Owner: RADIO PALOUSE, INC.)
  • KOZE (950 AM; 5 kW; LEWISTON, ID; Owner: 4-K RADIO, INC.)
  • KMAX (840 AM; 10 kW; COLFAX, WA; Owner: PALOUSE COUNTRY, INC.)
  • KCLK (1430 AM; 5 kW; ASOTIN, WA; Owner: CLARKSTON BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KWSU (1250 AM; 5 kW; PULLMAN, WA; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KRLC (1350 AM; 5 kW; CLARKSTON LEWISTON,, WA; Owner: IDA-VEND COMPANY, INC.)
  • KGA (1510 AM; 50 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTBI (810 AM; daytime; 50 kW; EPHRATA, WA; Owner: TACOMA BROADCASTERS, INCORPORATED)
  • KXLY (920 AM; 20 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: SPOKANE RADIO, INC.)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMJY (700 AM; 10 kW; NEWPORT, WA; Owner: JAMES E. AND HELEN G. STARGEL)
  • KFLD (870 AM; 10 kW; PASCO, WA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWEI (1260 AM; 50 kW; WEISER, ID; Owner: TREASURE VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Snake River:

  • KCLK-FM (94.1 FM; CLARKSTON, WA; Owner: CLARKSTON BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KVAB (102.9 FM; CLARKSTON, WA; Owner: CLARKSTON BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KNWV (90.5 FM; CLARKSTON, WA; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KMOK (106.9 FM; LEWISTON, ID; Owner: IDA-VEND COMPANY, INC.)
  • KZHR (92.5 FM; DAYTON, WA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KVTY (105.1 FM; LEWISTON, ID; Owner: IDAVEND CO. INC.)
  • KOZE-FM (96.5 FM; LEWISTON, ID; Owner: 4-K RADIO, INC.)
  • KATW (101.5 FM; LEWISTON, ID; Owner: PACIFIC EMPIRE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KHTR (104.3 FM; PULLMAN, WA; Owner: RADIO PALOUSE, INC.)
  • KRLF (88.5 FM; PULLMAN, WA; Owner: LIVING FAITH F/SHIP EDUC. MINISTRIES)
  • KZZL-FM (99.5 FM; PULLMAN, WA; Owner: PALOUSE COUNTRY, INC.)
  • KNWO (90.1 FM; COTTONWOOD, ID; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KNLT (95.7 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KZFN (106.1 FM; MOSCOW, ID; Owner: KRPL, INC.)
  • KUBQ (98.7 FM; LA GRANDE, OR; Owner: GRANDE RADIO, INC.)
  • KWWS (89.7 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KRFA-FM (91.7 FM; MOSCOW, ID; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KRAO-FM (102.5 FM; COLFAX, WA; Owner: PALOUSE COUNTRY, INC.)
  • KGTS (91.3 FM; COLLEGE PLACE, WA; Owner: WALLA WALLA COLLEGE)
  • KHSS (100.7 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: TWO HEARTS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Snake River:

  • KLEW-TV (Channel 3; LEWISTON, ID; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - WASHINGTON TV, L.L.C.)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Snake River, WA
  • 48.0%Electricity
  • 19.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 17.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 10.0%Wood
  • 6.0%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Snake River, WA
  • 41.8%Electricity
  • 41.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 9.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 7.3%Wood


Snake River compared to Washington state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
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