Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Only 8 of the 286 Washington towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Kahlotus. Kahlotus has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Kahlotus beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 132 in 1910, a peak of 308 in 1970, 147 in 2020. The archive holds 15 old photos and papers going back to 1850 and 3 maps from 1916 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Kahlotus, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Kahlotus.
Its public schools are run by the Kahlotus School District. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahlotus Elem & HighLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 59 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Most working residents leave Kahlotus for work: only 0% work in town. 19% of Kahlotus residents live below the poverty line, against 7.9% in Washington’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Kahlotus’ average trip to work is 30 minutes.
| Kahlotus | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 19% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $95,000 | $98,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Kahlotus has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. Kahlotus’ July high is 89°F, above both the Washington town median (77°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
18% of Kahlotus adults report frequent physical distress. Kahlotus beats the Washington average on 4 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 12. 25% of Kahlotus adults say their health is fair or poor.
| Kahlotus | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 13% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 17% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 9.8% | 12% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 17% | 19% |
| What stands out | Kahlotus | WA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13.2% | 16.6% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 74.3% | 66.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.5% | 5.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Columbia Plateau Trail State Park | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Kahlotus; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Kahlotus residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Washington.
Where Kahlotus’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Washington, United States
Kahlotus () is a city in Franklin County, Washington, United States. The population was 147 at the 2020 census.
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Kahlotus has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.