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Barstow, WA
Census-designated place in Ferry County, Washington.
Population
246
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
439
ZIP codes
0
Barstow and its ZIP codes
Barstow at a glance
- Barstow is about 3.7 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
Local data for Barstow, WA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ferry County. PPP loans are for Barstow.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,216
1,696 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,456
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$65.3M
FY 2026, $9,104 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Barstow, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
357
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
16
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
20.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Barstow, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Barstow
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BoydsCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.2 |
| OrientCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.4 |
| MarcusTown | 8.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Barney's JunctionCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Kettle FallsCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| LaurierCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| NorthportTown | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| ColvilleCity | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| MaloCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| CurlewCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| DanvilleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| Curlew LakeCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 4.4 |
| TorboyCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.9 |
| Pine GroveCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.5 |
| RepublicCity | 29 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Barstow, WA in?
- Barstow is in Ferry County, Washington.
- What is the population of Barstow, WA?
- About 246 people live in Barstow, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Barstow?
- Nearby places include Boyds (3.7 mi), Orient (6.8 mi), Marcus (8.5 mi), Barney's Junction (11 mi), Kettle Falls (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023