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Sprague, WA
City in Lincoln County, Washington.
Population
583
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
554
ZIP codes
0
Sprague and its ZIP codes
Sprague at a glance
- Sprague is about 4.7 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,857, 31% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,000 (71% below Washington) and median rent is $839 a month.
Local data for Sprague, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sprague, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,857
Poverty rate
9.9%
Median home value
$164,000
Median rent
$839/mo
Homeownership
87.8%
Bachelor's or higher
9.0%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
28.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (116), Irish Americans (95), Italian Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Sprague.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,249
2,700 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,034
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$142M
FY 2026, $13,099 per person
How people get to work
Sprague, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone55.7%
- Carpooled25.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other11.8%
- Worked from home2.5%
Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sprague, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
667
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
33
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 23°F
12.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sprague, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Sprague
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LamontTown | 7.9 mi | 0.3 |
| HarringtonCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| CheneyCity | 22 mi | 4.3 |
| Medical LakeCity | 22 mi | 3.4 |
| RitzvilleCity | 23 mi | 2.2 |
| St. JohnTown | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| MaldenTown | 24 mi | 0.7 |
| Four LakesCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.1 |
| ReardanTown | 26 mi | 0.5 |
| DavenportCity | 26 mi | 1.7 |
| Fairchild AFBCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 6.6 |
| RosaliaTown | 29 mi | 0.6 |
| SpangleCity | 29 mi | 0.3 |
| EndicottTown | 29 mi | 0.3 |
| Airway HeightsCity | 30 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sprague, WA in?
- Sprague is in Lincoln County, Washington.
- What is the population of Sprague, WA?
- About 583 people live in Sprague, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sprague?
- Nearby places include Lamont (7.9 mi), Harrington (18 mi), Cheney (22 mi), Medical Lake (22 mi), Ritzville (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023