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Steptoe, WA
Census-designated place in Whitman County, Washington. ZIP codes: 99174.
Population
162
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
73
ZIP codes
1
Steptoe and its ZIP codes
Steptoe at a glance
- Steptoe is 38% less dense than Washington as a whole.
Local data for Steptoe, WA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Whitman County. PPP loans are for Steptoe.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,510
18,880 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,136
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$454M
FY 2026, $9,456 per person
PPP loans
$2,500
1 loan, 1 job reported
Environment and hazard risk
Steptoe, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
339
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
41
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 29°F
17.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Steptoe, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.3%
U.S. 33.3% -2.0 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
10.4%
U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
ZIP codes in Steptoe
1 in or overlapping Steptoe. Population shown
Cities near Steptoe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ColfaxCity | 7.2 mi | 3.8 |
| GarfieldTown | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| OakesdaleTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| St. JohnTown | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| PalouseCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| AlbionTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| FarmingtonTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| RosaliaTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| MaldenTown | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| EndicottTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Viola, IDCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
| TekoaCity | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| PullmanCity | 21 mi | 11.1 |
| LatahTown | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| Potlatch, IDCity | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| Onaway, IDCity | 23 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Steptoe, WA in?
- Steptoe is in Whitman County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Steptoe, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Steptoe include 99174.
- What is the population of Steptoe, WA?
- About 162 people live in Steptoe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Steptoe?
- Nearby places include Colfax (7.2 mi), Garfield (10 mi), Oakesdale (10 mi), St. John (13 mi), Palouse (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023