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Tonasket, WA
City in Okanogan County, Washington.
Population
993
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,052
ZIP codes
0
Tonasket and its ZIP codes
Tonasket at a glance
- Tonasket is about 8.9 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $37,591 a year, 62% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $210,600 (63% below Washington) and median rent is $745 a month.
Local data for Tonasket, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tonasket, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,591
Poverty rate
26.7%
Median home value
$210,600
Median rent
$745/mo
Homeownership
43.0%
Bachelor's or higher
24.7%
Median age
49.5
Average commute
17.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (244), Norwegian Americans (112), Mexican Americans (103).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Okanogan County. PPP loans are for Tonasket.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 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
How people get to work
Tonasket, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.5%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.1%
- Bicycle10.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 17.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tonasket, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tonasket, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.7%
U.S. 33.3% -2.6 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Tonasket
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LoomisCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| RiversideTown | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| OrovilleCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| ConconullyTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| North OmakCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 11.2 |
| OmakCity | 20 mi | 3.8 |
| OkanoganCity | 24 mi | 2 |
| DisautelCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tonasket, WA in?
- Tonasket is in Okanogan County, Washington.
- What is the population of Tonasket, WA?
- About 993 people live in Tonasket, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tonasket?
- Nearby places include Loomis (12 mi), Riverside (14 mi), Oroville (16 mi), Conconully (18 mi), North Omak (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023