Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Its National Register listings include Ham-McEachern House and Latah School. Latah has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Latah beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 232 in 1890, a peak of 339 in 1910, 185 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 1886 and 2 maps from 1954 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Latah, 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 Latah.
92% of households live in a home they own in Latah, above both Washington’s towns (71%) and U.S. towns (73%).
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Among 286 Washington towns, just 8 have a higher mean commuting time than Latah. Its middle household income is $57,000, where Washington’s towns sit at $98,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. The top destinations are Spokane (29%), Spokane Valley (10%) and Spangle (5%).
| Latah | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 41 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 42% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $57,000 | $98,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expect July afternoons of 83° and January nights of 24°, with about 26 inches of snow a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Adults 35 to 64 are 46% of residents (38% statewide); people 65 and older are 11% of residents (17% statewide). Among adults 25 and older, 31% have a four-year degree or more, against 40% across Washington. In Latah, the age of the median resident is 41.4 years.
| Latah | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.4 years | 38.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 31% | 30% | 29% |
40% women, 60% men
About 147 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±7 points). Across Washington, 49.6% of residents are women.
| Latah | WA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.8% | 9.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 14.5% | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6% | 15.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.2% | 14.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 24.7% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.6% | 12% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 5.5% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.5% | 6.5% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.4% | 7.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 40.8% | 21.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 6.8% | 21% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 17.7% | 10% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 15.6% | 24% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 15.6% | 15.6% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
In Latah, 27% of adults have been diagnosed with depression. Of 31 CDC measures, Latah beats the Washington average on 5 and trails it on 9.
| Latah | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 71% | 79% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 26% | 23% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 33% | 36% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 8% | 10% | 14% |
| What stands out | Latah | WA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8% | 10.2% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 7% | 5.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Latah’s FEMA hazard score is 40 of 100. Of the losses FEMA expects locally, 50% come from inland flooding and 32% from avalanches. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 60% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Latah; the nearest are
About 8 of every 100 Latah residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Washington.
Where Latah’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
2 places in Latah on the National Register of Historic Places.
Town in Washington, United States
Latah is a town in Spokane County, Washington, United States. The population was 185 at the 2020 census. It was named for the nearby creek, Latah Creek, from the native word for fish. The town was formerly called, Hangman's Creek and Alpha.
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Latah has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
