I live in the heart of Elk, Wa. With a population of around 4000, Elk is one of the least populated towns in the U.S. with roughly 50 people per square mile. We have many more than 5 stores. Within the center of town we have Boondocks General store Reedy's Custom Meats, The Elk Sentinel our local newspaper, a Volunteer Fire Dept, A VFW, a Post office in operation since the 1890s currently sitting on the old site of the Elk Hotel (burned down in the 70s) a Century Link building(though few get service) a local food bank and 2 Karate schools. On the outskirts of the main strip we have Miller's One stop, an Equipment rental and sales, JD's auto mechanic and sales, a sand and gravel company, a small feed store next to an Art studio/consignment store(only in the country lol) and several places to eat along Highway 2. It is a wonderful peaceful place to live with a strong community. We have a community park open to all with several festivities most of the year including a local parade! Very inexpensive to live with almost no homes on fewer than 10 acre lots and most on a lot more. Stop by but don't feel weird when strangers wave to you. It's how we are in the county. Everyone is welcome.
Donovan | Elk, WA | Report Abuse