The Town FilesEntiat, Washington
City in Chelan County · population 1,326 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $364,500
- Household income
- $76,111
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 45.0
Entiat is a city of 1,326 people in Chelan County, Washington. The median home is worth $364,500, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks better for a vacation home than 95% of Washington towns, quieter than 90% of Washington towns, better for cycling than 86% of Washington towns.
How Entiat ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Entiat is worth $364,500, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 4.8 times the median household income of $76,111, which is more affordable than 65% of Washington towns. Median rent is $1,375 a month. 80.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Entiat | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $364,500 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,375 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $76,111 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.8× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 80.2% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.7% | — |
Who lives in Entiat
| People | Entiat | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.3% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 14.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.6% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.9% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.4% | — |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 33.4 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.4% | 93.9% |
Weather in Entiat
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 25.0°F. About 13.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 39.5 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 35 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 134 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Entiat since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Washington town. The strongest, an F0, struck on July 4, 1992 about 7.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 4, 1992.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 4 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on July 10, 2023.
Severe weather in Chelan County since 1996
Chelan County has been included in 53 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Fire | EM-3650: Wildfires |
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| December 12, 2025 | Flood | EM-3629: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 26, 2025 | Fire | FM-5614: Lower Sugarloaf Fire |
| March 29, 2022 | Flood | DR-4650: Severe Winter Storms, Snowstorms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Chelan County
Chelan County had 44,962 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,540 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Entiat itself the ACS puts it at 7.2%.
Public schools in Entiat
3 public schools with 544 students, about 15.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Rumburg Elementary | PK-5 | 236 | 16.9 |
| Entiat Middle and High School | 6-12 | 177 | 14.8 |
| Orondo Elementary and Middle School | PK-8 | 131 | 13.1 |
Towns near Entiat
- Waterville, WA7.3 mi · 1,134 people · home $262,000
- Sunnyslope, WA13.4 mi · 4,041 people · home $714,200
- Manson, WA13.9 mi · 1,523 people · home $596,700
- Chelan, WA15.1 mi · 4,222 people · home $518,000
- Cashmere, WA15.8 mi · 3,248 people · home $442,900
- Wenatchee, WA17.4 mi · 35,508 people · home $433,700
- East Wenatchee, WA18.2 mi · 14,158 people · home $429,200
- South Wenatchee, WA19.8 mi · 1,522 people · home $249,100
Entiat questions
Is Entiat, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Entiat scores better for retirees than 82% of Washington towns and quieter than 90%. 28.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.0).
How much does a house cost in Entiat?
The median owner-occupied home in Entiat is valued at $364,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $76,111, so homes cost about 4.8 times income. Median rent is $1,375 a month.
What is the weather like in Entiat?
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 25.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 13.6 inches of precipitation a year and 39.5 inches of snow.
Does Entiat get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Entiat since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on July 4, 1992. The typical Washington town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)