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Twisp, WA

Town in Okanogan County, Washington.

Population

1,179

Land area

1.2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,008

ZIP codes

0

Twisp and its ZIP codes

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Twisp at a glance

  • Twisp is about 8.6 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • The median household income is $60,000, 39% below the Washington median of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $348,500 (38% below Washington) and median rent is $847 a month.

Local data for Twisp, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Twisp, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$60,000

Poverty rate

13.3%

Median home value

$348,500

Median rent

$847/mo

Homeownership

56.2%

Bachelor's or higher

42.1%

Median age

45.2

Average commute

15.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (293), Irish Americans (112), German Americans (84).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Okanogan County. PPP loans are for Twisp.

Details

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

Okanogan County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Twisp, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone71.0%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked20.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.3%
  • Worked from home4.6%

Average one-way commute: 15.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Twisp, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

86° / 15°F

15.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Twisp, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.5%

U.S. 33.3% -2.8 pts

Diabetes

10.8%

U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts

Smoking

12.4%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

7.8%

U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts

Cities near Twisp

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WinthropTown8.1 mi1
MethowCensus-designated place17 mi0.7
MalottCensus-designated place20 mi1.8
ConconullyTown22 mi0.2
PaterosCity24 mi0.5
OkanoganCity25 mi2
BrewsterCity26 mi1.2
OmakCity28 mi3.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Twisp, WA in?
Twisp is in Okanogan County, Washington.
What is the population of Twisp, WA?
About 1,179 people live in Twisp, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Twisp?
Nearby places include Winthrop (8.1 mi), Methow (17 mi), Malott (20 mi), Conconully (22 mi), Pateros (24 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023