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Garfield County

Population in July 2007: 356.
Males: 188  (52.9%)
Females: 168  (47.1%)

Median resident age:  39.5 years
Washington median age:  35.3 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $45,220 (it was $35,875 in 2000)
Snake River:  $45,220
Washington:  $55,591

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $22,859
Snake River:  $22,859
Washington:  $29,027

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $226,731 (it was $125,000 in 2000)
Snake River:  $226,731
Washington:  $300,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $225,879; Detached houses: $225,584; Mobile homes: $120,481

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Races in Snake River:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.6%)
  • Hispanic (2.2%)
  • Other race (1.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Snake River: 86.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Land area: 506.0 square miles.

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



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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%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 19.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Snake River CCD

  • Never married: 20.6%
  • Now married: 62.4%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 0.8%
  • Divorced: 16.2%

21 residents are foreign born (5.0% Latin America).

This place:  5.0%
Washington:  10.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Snake River:  1.2% ($1,455)
Washington:  1.2% ($1,915)
Snake River satellite photo by USGS

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

Snake River household income distribution Snake River home values distribution

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (64%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (6%)
  • Truck transportation (5%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (4%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (4%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, and souvenir, and other miscellaneous stores (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (20%)
  • Social assistance (15%)
  • Public administration (13%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (46%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Top executives (5%)
  • Financial managers (4%)
  • Business operations specialists (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (16%)
  • Registered nurses (16%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (9%)
  • Accountants and auditors (8%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (5%)
  • Other financial specialists (4%)



Snake River-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Washington state average. It is 74% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/28/1991 at 01:08:58, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.0 ML, 4.3 MD, Depth: 5.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 47.8 miles away from Snake River center
On 7/14/1992 at 20:01:51, a magnitude 4.1 (3.8 ML, 4.1 MD, Depth: 7.2 mi) earthquake occurred 47.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/1998 at 07:35:32, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MD, 3.6 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 30.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/11/2001 at 16:00:29, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MD, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 90.3 miles away from Snake River center
On 11/8/1997 at 09:15:06, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 ML, 3.5 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 99.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/25/2001 at 14:15:23, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 MD, 3.5 ML, Depth: 6.8 mi) earthquake occurred 90.2 miles away from Snake River center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML)

Hospitals/medical centers near Snake River:
  • GARFIELD COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 7 miles; POMEROY, WA)
  • TRI-STATE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; CLARKSTON, WA)
  • DAYTON GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; DAYTON, WA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Snake River:
  • LEWIS-CLARK STATE COLLEGE (about 25 miles; LEWISTON, ID; Full-time enrollment: 2,213)
  • WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY (about 33 miles; PULLMAN, WA; FT enrollment: 18,110)
  • WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 40 miles; WALLA WALLA, WA; FT enrollment: 2,812)
  • UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO (about 50 miles; MOSCOW, ID; FT enrollment: 9,823)
  • COLUMBIA BASIN COLLEGE (about 67 miles; PASCO, WA; FT enrollment: 3,529)
  • EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (about 76 miles; CHENEY, WA; FT enrollment: 7,852)
  • EASTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY (about 79 miles; LA GRANDE, OR; FT enrollment: 2,192)

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Notable locations in Snake River: Alder Thicket Campground (A), Alpowa (B), Offield Landing (C), Wickiup (D), Wickiup Campground (E), J R Evans Ranch (F), Willow Landing (G), Iron Springs Guard Station (H), Valentine (I), Big Spring Campground (J), C H Neal Ranch (K), Cecil Bott Ranch (L), Central Ferry Research Farm (M), Spruce Spring Campground (N), Clearwater (O), Clearwater Guard Station (P), Clearwater Lookout (Q), Columbia Center (R), Sheephead Corral (S), Kelly Camp (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Creeks: Melton Creek (A), Cherry Creek (B), Stember Creek (C), Pewawai Creek (D), Second Creek (E), Meadow Creek (F), South Deadman Creek (G), First Creek (H), Dry Pataha 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

 

Average household size:
This place:  2.6 people
Washington:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  49.0%
Whole state:  66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  5.2%
Whole state:  6.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  17.5%
Whole state:  10.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  11.6%
Whole state:  4.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Snake River, WA



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 below state average.


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (46%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (26%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (15%)
  • Wood (9%)
  • Other fuel (4%)


Religion statistics for Snake River

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristChurch of the NazareneOther religions
Adherents44.9%20.2%14.4%9.5%11.1%
Congregations14.3%14.3%14.3%14.3%42.9%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


7.10% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,291 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.10%
Washington average:  7.86%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


8.16% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,859 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.16%
Washington average:  7.07%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Asotin County, WA  1.40% ($27,091 average AGI)


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.)

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