U.S. Inspection Station-Laurier, Washington · National Register of Historic Places
Laurier’s story
124 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1902Laurier is settled
LaurierWA
A town in Washington.
U.S. Inspection Station-Laurier, Washington · Photo: General Services Administration · Public domain
Land area
0 sq mi
Settled
1902
124 years ago
Is Laurier a good place to live?
Among 286 Washington towns, just one has a lower January low than Laurier. Laurier’s peak summer temperature is 86°F, above the Washington town median (77°F) and near the median of U.S. towns (85°F). We don’t grade Laurier yet; the figures below are still real.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Laurier.
Natural hazards
Laurier faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
91risk score of 100
Laurier’s risk rating from FEMA is 91 of 100. Of the losses FEMA expects here, 58% come from inland flooding and 31% from wildfires.
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfireCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Laurier: snowy winters and pleasant summers
47″snow a winter
Winters in Laurier are chilly, snowy and summers warm, with very little rain.
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–34°
Spring35–60°
Summer51–82°
Fall35–57°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 8
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults in Laurier have diabetes than in the typical Washington or U.S. town
The share of adults in Laurier who have been diagnosed with depression: 23%. Among 286 Washington towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Laurier. Also worth knowing: the town does better than the Washington average on 2 of 31 CDC measures and worse on 19.
| Laurier | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 31% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 13% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 9.8% | 12% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 33% | 35% |
31 measures vs. Washington
2 better10 too close to call19 worse
| What stands out | Laurier | WA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 76.9% | 70.7% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87% | 84% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 22% | 9% |
Ferry County Memorial Hospital
32.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
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Everything we know about Laurier
11pages on Laurier
The big questions
Out and about
Getting set up
Moving to Laurier: who provides what
Laurier is unincorporated, so Ferry County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPUD No 1 of Ferry CountyEIAHIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesFerry CountyFerry County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Washington you can register online until 8 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 8 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereFerry County AuditorFerry County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019
ZIP code9914699146 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Laurier; the nearest are
About Laurier
Census-designated place in Washington, United States
Laurier is a census-designated place in Ferry County, Washington that neighbors the Canada–United States border. The nearest school district is Orient School District. According to the 2020 census, Laurier had a population of four permanent residents, up from a population of 1 in the 2010 Census.
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- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,654 ft
- ZIP code
- 99146
- Area code
- 509
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