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Starbuck, Washington

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Population in 2022: 121 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -6.9%
 
Males: 41  (34.7%)
Females: 80  (65.3%)
Median resident age:

59.0 years
Washington median age:

38.4 years

Zip code: 99359

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,059 (it was $18,125 in 2000)
Starbuck:

$52,059
WA:

$91,306

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $43,133 (it was $14,770 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-801,999,718 (it was $35,600 in 2000)
Starbuck:  $-801,999,718
WA:  $569,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $180,251; detached houses: $198,461; mobile homes: $159,415
March 2022 cost of living index in Starbuck: -19327.2 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 18.0%
(7.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 23.1% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Starbuck, WA (2022)
    • 6362.4%White alone
    • 1413.9%Two or more races
    • 1211.9%Black alone
    • 109.9%American Indian alone
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Ancestries: Irish (16.7%), English (14.6%), European (14.6%), French (10.4%), German (8.3%), Norwegian (6.2%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Incorporated in 1905

Elevation: 645 feet

Land area: 0.20 square miles.

Population density: 595 people per square mile   (low).

Starbuck, Washington map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Starbuck town:

1.1% ($383)
Washington:

1.2% ($1,915)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Kennewick, WA (53.9 miles , pop. 54,693).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: East Seattle, WA (204.8 miles , pop. 480,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (860.0 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Dayton, WA (3.9 miles ),
Waitsburg, WA (4.2 miles ),
Prescott, WA (4.2 miles ),
Washtucna, WA (4.3 miles ),
Eureka Flat, WA (4.5 miles ),
Kahlotus, WA (4.7 miles ),
La Crosse, WA (4.9 miles ),
Pomeroy, WA (5.0 miles )

Latitude: 46.52 N, Longitude: 118.13 W

Area code: 509

Distribution of median household income in Starbuck, WA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Starbuck, WA in 2022

Starbuck satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.2%
Washington:

4.6%
Most common industries in Starbuck, WA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (14.6%)
  • Educational services (14.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (12.2%)
  • Health care (12.2%)
  • Rail transportation (9.8%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (7.3%)
  • Truck transportation (7.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (24.0%)
  • Rail transportation (16.0%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (12.0%)
  • Truck transportation (12.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (12.0%)
  • Wood products (8.0%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (8.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (31.2%)
  • Educational services (25.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (18.8%)
  • Public administration (12.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (12.5%)
Most common occupations in Starbuck, WA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (12.2%)
  • Woodworkers (12.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.8%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (9.8%)
  • Registered nurses (7.3%)
  • Customer service representatives (7.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Woodworkers (20.0%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (16.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (12.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.0%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (8.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (18.8%)
  • Customer service representatives (18.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (12.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (12.5%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (12.5%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (12.5%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (12.5%)

Average climate in Starbuck, Washington

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 53.8. This is better than average.

City:

53.8
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 31.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.42. This is significantly better than average. There were 0 monitors within city limits.

City:

5.42
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Starbuck-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Washington state average. It is 1182% 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 269.7 miles away from Starbuck center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 4/13/1949 at 19:55:42, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK) earthquake occurred 212.8 miles away from the city center, causing $80,000,000 total damage
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 386.1 miles away from Starbuck center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.5 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.8 MW, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 214.5 miles away from the city center, causing $2,000,000,000 total damage and $305,000,000 insured losses
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.8 MD, Depth: 32.2 mi) earthquake occurred 221.9 miles away from Starbuck center
On 4/29/1965 at 15:28:43, a magnitude 6.6 (6.6 UK) earthquake occurred 206.2 miles away from Starbuck center, causing $28,000,000 total damage
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Columbia County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 1

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Starbuck:

  • ROBISON NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; DAYTON, WA)

Airports located in Starbuck:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Starbuck:

  • Walla Walla Community College (about 32 miles; Walla Walla, WA; Full-time enrollment: 4,263)
  • Washington State University (about 49 miles; Pullman, WA; FT enrollment: 25,055)
  • Columbia Basin College (about 51 miles; Pasco, WA; FT enrollment: 5,111)
  • Lewis-Clark State College (about 53 miles; Lewiston, ID; FT enrollment: 3,199)
  • University of Idaho (about 55 miles; Moscow, ID; FT enrollment: 10,416)
  • Eastern Washington University (about 72 miles; Cheney, WA; FT enrollment: 11,643)
  • Eastern Oregon University (about 83 miles; La Grande, OR; FT enrollment: 3,127)

Public elementary/middle school in Starbuck:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Columbia County Fire District 1 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Columbia County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Starbuck and their reported violations in the past:

LYONS FERRY MARINA (Population served: 54, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 7 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
LYONS FERRY HATCHERY (Population served: 53, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Starbuck that have no violations reported:

  • LAST RESORT WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 22, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

1.8 people
Washington:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

52.1%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.1%
Whole state:

7.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Starbuck:

Marital status in Starbuck, WA
  • Never married: 4.1%
  • Now married: 86.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.1%
  • Divorced: 4.8%

For population 25 years and over in Starbuck:

  • High school or higher: 94.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
  • Unemployed: 10.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.8
Washington average:

11.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Starbuck, WA (based on Columbia County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5839
Other2951
Mainline Protestant1473
Catholic741
None2,979-
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: 2
Here:

5.05 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

2.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Columbia County:

5.05 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
This county:

10.09 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.67 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Here:

17.66 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.8%
Washington:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.9%
Washington:

25.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Columbia County:

8.2%
State:

13.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Starbuck:

43.7%
Washington:

49.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Starbuck:

48.1%
Washington:

47.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.8
Washington:

28.4

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

26.4%
Washington:

20.9%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

23.8%
State:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.1
Washington:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

37.5%
Washington:

32.8%

General health condition:
Starbuck:

53.1%
State:

56.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Starbuck:

84.4%
Washington:

79.4%

More about Health and Nutrition of Starbuck, WA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,249
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$935
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$117
Sewerage 0$0 2$1,201
Water Supply 0$0 1$604
Totals for Government 0$0 10$4,106

Starbuck government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $45,000 ($371.90)
    Financial Administration: $21,000 ($173.55)
    Solid Waste Management: $12,000 ($99.17)
    Central Staff Services: $8,000 ($66.12)
    Regular Highways: $7,000 ($57.85)
    Water Utilities: $4,000 ($33.06)
    Sewerage: $4,000 ($33.06)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($16.53)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $26,000 ($214.88)

Starbuck government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $29,000 ($239.67)
    Solid Waste Management: $14,000 ($115.70)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $4,000 ($33.06)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $28,000 ($231.40)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $5,000 ($41.32)
    Highways: $3,000 ($24.79)
    General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($16.53)
  • Tax - Property: $11,000 ($90.91)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $6,000 ($49.59)

Strongest AM radio stations in Starbuck:

  • KQQQ (1150 AM; 25 kW; PULLMAN, WA; Owner: RADIO PALOUSE, INC.)
  • KTBI (810 AM; daytime; 50 kW; EPHRATA, WA; Owner: TACOMA BROADCASTERS, INCORPORATED)
  • KGA (1510 AM; 50 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMAX (840 AM; 10 kW; COLFAX, WA; Owner: PALOUSE COUNTRY, INC.)
  • KFLD (870 AM; 10 kW; PASCO, WA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KUJ (1420 AM; 5 kW; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: ALEXANDRA COMMUNICATIONS)
  • KXLY (920 AM; 20 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: SPOKANE RADIO, INC.)
  • KONA (610 AM; 5 kW; KENNEWICK-RICHLAND-P, WA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KWSU (1250 AM; 5 kW; PULLMAN, WA; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KMJY (700 AM; 10 kW; NEWPORT, WA; Owner: JAMES E. AND HELEN G. STARGEL)
  • KOZE (950 AM; 5 kW; LEWISTON, ID; Owner: 4-K RADIO, INC.)
  • KALE (960 AM; 5 kW; RICHLAND, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Starbuck:

  • KZHR (92.5 FM; DAYTON, WA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KHSS (100.7 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: TWO HEARTS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KNLT (95.7 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KWWS (89.7 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KGTS (91.3 FM; COLLEGE PLACE, WA; Owner: WALLA WALLA COLLEGE)
  • KRKL (93.3 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KOLW (97.9 FM; MILTON-FREEWATER, OR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KXRX (97.1 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KUJ-FM (99.1 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: ALEXANDRA COMMUNICATIONS)
  • KCLK-FM (94.1 FM; CLARKSTON, WA; Owner: CLARKSTON BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 62ft / 19.3mTotal length
  • $8,392,000Total costs
  • 1,035Total average daily traffic
  • 271Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,342Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Starbuck)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Dry Hollow, 9 Mi East (Lat: 46.504222 Lon: -117.942222), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 35.6 m, Call Sign: WPWW287,
    Assigned Frequencies: 852.100 MHz, 853.100 MHz, Grant Date: 11/15/2022, Expiration Date: 01/28/2033, Cancellation Date: 01/23/2023, Certifier: Alan C Hull, Registrant: State Of; Department Of Transportation Washington, 7345 Linderson Way Sw, Tumwater, Wa 98501, Olympia, WA 98504-7359, Phone: (360) 705-7001, Fax: (360) 705-6873, Email:

  • Lat: 46.536944 Lon: -118.152500, Call Sign: WRAP216,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.557 MHz, 151.790 MHz, 153.275 MHz, 159.615 MHz, 159.735 MHz, Grant Date: 01/19/2018, Expiration Date: 01/19/2028, Certifier: Phil Farmer, Registrant: Radio Licensing Services, Milwaukie, OR 97269, Phone: (503) 659-1240, Fax: (503) 794-3759, Email:

  • STARBUCK, 13780 Hwy 261 Drive (Lat: 46.596806 Lon: -118.228583), Type: Pole, Structure height: 10 m, Call Sign: WRCJ265, Licensee ID: L00008678,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.162 MHz, Grant Date: 10/17/2018, Expiration Date: 10/17/2028, Cancellation Date: 12/16/2019, Certifier: Phil Johnson, Registrant: State Of Washington, 600 Capitol Way N, Olympia, WA 98501-1091, Phone: (360) 902-2935, Fax: (360) 902-2942, Email:

  • Starbuck, 316 Fletcher Road (Lat: 46.551667 Lon: -118.187778), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WRFF781,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.175 MHz, 155.310 MHz, 151.355 MHz, 153.785 MHz, 155.910 MHz, 151.205 MHz, Grant Date: 02/21/2020, Expiration Date: 02/21/2030, Certifier: Bryan D Post, Registrant: Franklin County Is, 1016 N. 4th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301, Phone: (509) 546-5825, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KI7KGH, Licensee ID: L02078259, Grant Date: 02/08/2017, Expiration Date: 02/08/2027, Cancellation Date: 05/07/2021, Certifier: Lee E Fledderjohann, Registrant: Lee E Fledderjohann, Starbuck, WA 99359

  • Call Sign: W9LEF, Previous Call Sign: KI7KGH, Licensee ID: L02078259, Grant Date: 05/07/2021, Expiration Date: 05/07/2031, Certifier: Lee E Fledderjohann, Registrant: Lee E Fledderjohann, Starbuck, WA 99359


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Starbuck, WA
  • 45.5%Electricity
  • 39.4%Wood
  • 12.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.0%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Starbuck, WA
  • 85.7%Electricity
  • 14.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Starbuck compared to Washington state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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