The Town FilesTwisp, Washington
Town in Okanogan County · population 992 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $348,500
- Household income
- $60,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 59 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 45.2
Twisp is a town of 992 people in Okanogan County, Washington. The median home is worth $348,500, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks better for retirees than 99% of Washington towns, quieter than 99% of Washington towns, better for a vacation home than 98% of Washington towns.
How Twisp 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 Twisp is worth $348,500, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 5.8 times the median household income of $60,000, which is more affordable than 36% of Washington towns. Median rent is $847 a month. 56.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Twisp | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $348,500 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $847 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $60,000 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.8× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 56.2% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Twisp
| People | Twisp | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.2 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.7% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.1% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.3% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 10.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.4% | — |
| Work from home | 4.6% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 15.0 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.4% | 93.9% |
Weather in Twisp
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 15.4°F. About 15.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 59.4 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 177 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Twisp since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on July 23, 2014.
Severe weather in Okanogan County since 1996
Okanogan County has been included in 42 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Fire | EM-3650: Wildfires |
| August 1, 2026 | Fire | FM-5657: Sinlahekin Fire |
| July 17, 2026 | Fire | FM-5646: Kaiser Canyon Fire |
| July 24, 2024 | Fire | FM-5518: Swawilla Fire |
| April 28, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4775: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Okanogan County
Okanogan County had 17,034 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,554 a year. Unemployment was 5.5% in 2023; in Twisp itself the ACS puts it at 9.9%.
Public schools in Twisp
1 public school with 39 students, about 19.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methow Valley Independent Learning Center | 9-12 | 39 | 19.5 |
Towns near Twisp
- Winthrop, WA8.2 mi · 504 people · home $475,000
- Pateros, WA23.5 mi · 593 people · home $278,800
- Brewster, WA23.7 mi · 1,983 people · home $239,600
- Okanogan, WA24.7 mi · 2,379 people · home $248,400
- Omak, WA27.2 mi · 4,860 people · home $248,900
Twisp questions
Is Twisp, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Twisp scores better for retirees than 99% of Washington towns and quieter than 99%. 27.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.2).
How much does a house cost in Twisp?
The median owner-occupied home in Twisp is valued at $348,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,000, so homes cost about 5.8 times income. Median rent is $847 a month.
What is the weather like in Twisp?
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 15.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 15.2 inches of precipitation a year and 59.4 inches of snow.
Does Twisp get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Twisp in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)