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Nespelem, WA
Town in Okanogan County, Washington.
Population
151
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
778
ZIP codes
0
Nespelem and its ZIP codes
Nespelem at a glance
- Nespelem is about 6.6 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
Local data for Nespelem, WA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Okanogan County. PPP loans are for Nespelem.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,515
17,526 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,775
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$430M
FY 2026, $10,204 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Nespelem, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
925
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
183
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 23°F
11.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nespelem, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
21.0%
U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Nespelem
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Nespelem CommunityCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 23.5 |
| Elmer CityTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| KellerCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 9.5 |
| Coulee DamTown | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Grand CouleeCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| DisautelCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.9 |
| Electric CityCity | 17 mi | 2 |
| North OmakCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 11.2 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nespelem, WA in?
- Nespelem is in Okanogan County, Washington.
- What is the population of Nespelem, WA?
- About 151 people live in Nespelem, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nespelem?
- Nearby places include Nespelem Community (2.1 mi), Elmer City (12 mi), Keller (13 mi), Coulee Dam (14 mi), Grand Coulee (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023