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Colville, WA is a small town located in the northeastern corner of Washington State. The town boasts a low cost of living with its two bedroom rent at $890 compared to the US average of $1,430 and its grocery cost index at 98 versus 100 in the US. The area has plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities and local attractions like the Colville National Forest, Lake Roosevelt, and 49 Degrees North Ski Resort. There are also many great local businesses in Colville such as Valley Drug Store, Thiesen's Meats & Sausage Company, Wells Fargo Bank, and A&L Feed & Garden Supply. With its low cost of living and multitude of outdoor activities available, Colville is an ideal place for any family or individual looking for a quiet place to call home.

Colville has an unemployment rate of 8.0%. The US average is 6.0%.

Colville has seen the job market decrease by -0.8% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 31.1%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Colville
- The Sales Tax Rate for Colville is 7.6%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Colville is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Colville
- The average income of a Colville resident is $21,671 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Colville resident is $42,692 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyColville, WashingtonUnited States
  86
  -4.6%-6.2%
  31.1%33.5%
  7.6%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $28,014$37,638
  $42,692$69,021
  $56,793$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  3.5%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  2.4%6.8%
  11.0%10.0%
  1.8%2.5%
  14.6%11.0%
  2.6%4.8%
  0.3%0.8%
  1.0%1.9%
  1.0%4.7%
  6.2%1.9%
  5.2%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  2.4%4.2%
  7.4%9.3%
  18.7%14.0%
  0.4%2.1%
  4.6%7.0%
  11.8%4.8%
  4.9%4.7%
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I visited my niece last week and my impression of the town was this: Deer were poking through the bushes of their backyard and walking across the roads in town. I  More

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Over 14 years ago

The country is beautiful. You really have to like snow to live here. There is usually snow on the ground by the end of October, and can last into March or later. It is  More

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Unemployment is high in Colville (around 15%), as it is in the surrounding counties. Major employers are schools, state and federal govt, numerous sawmills, Walmart,  More

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