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Kettle Falls, WA
City in Stevens County, Washington.
Population
1,575
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,420
ZIP codes
0
Kettle Falls and its ZIP codes
Kettle Falls at a glance
- Kettle Falls is about 12 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,682 a year, 50% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $250,000 (56% below Washington) and median rent is $855 a month.
Local data for Kettle Falls, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kettle Falls, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,682
Poverty rate
14.5%
Median home value
$250,000
Median rent
$855/mo
Homeownership
59.3%
Bachelor's or higher
16.8%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (403), Irish Americans (298), French Americans (61).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stevens County. PPP loans are for Kettle Falls.
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
Kettle Falls, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.5%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kettle Falls, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kettle Falls, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Kettle Falls
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Barney's JunctionCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.3 |
| MarcusTown | 4.2 mi | 0.2 |
| ColvilleCity | 8.2 mi | 3.1 |
| BoydsCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.2 |
| BarstowCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| OrientCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| AddyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| IncheliumCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 26.4 |
| NorthportTown | 25 mi | 0.6 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 4.2 |
| ChewelahCity | 27 mi | 3 |
| TorboyCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.9 |
| LaurierCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.1 |
| MaloCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.1 |
| Pine GroveCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.5 |
| Curlew LakeCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kettle Falls, WA in?
- Kettle Falls is in Stevens County, Washington.
- What is the population of Kettle Falls, WA?
- About 1,575 people live in Kettle Falls, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kettle Falls?
- Nearby places include Barney's Junction (3.3 mi), Marcus (4.2 mi), Colville (8.2 mi), Boyds (8.9 mi), Barstow (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023