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Colville, WA
City in Stevens County, Washington.
Population
4,998
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,618
ZIP codes
0
Colville and its ZIP codes
Colville at a glance
- Colville is about 14 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,558 a year, 42% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $281,500 (50% below Washington) and median rent is $912 a month.
Local data for Colville, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Colville, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,558
Poverty rate
21.9%
Median home value
$281,500
Median rent
$912/mo
Homeownership
56.9%
Bachelor's or higher
25.1%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
14.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (984), Irish Americans (634), Norwegian Americans (324).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stevens County. PPP loans are for Colville.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,738
11,227 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,086
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$463M
FY 2026, $9,968 per person
How people get to work
Colville, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.7%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home14.5%
Average one-way commute: 14.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Colville, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
725
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
55
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 23°F
19.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Colville, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.1%
U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Colville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Kettle FallsCity | 8.2 mi | 1.1 |
| MarcusTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Barney's JunctionCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| AddyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| BoydsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| BarstowCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| ChewelahCity | 21 mi | 3 |
| IncheliumCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 26.4 |
| IoneTown | 26 mi | 0.5 |
| OrientCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.4 |
| NorthportTown | 26 mi | 0.6 |
| ValleyCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.4 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Colville, WA in?
- Colville is in Stevens County, Washington.
- What is the population of Colville, WA?
- About 4,998 people live in Colville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Colville?
- Nearby places include Kettle Falls (8.2 mi), Marcus (11 mi), Barney's Junction (12 mi), Addy (13 mi), Boyds (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023