LARO 2583, 1880
Marcus’s story
163 years in pictures
Census counts: 311 in 1890, a peak of 583 in 1930, 216 in 2020. The archive holds 9 old photos and papers going back to 1880 and 3 maps from 1948 on.
- 1863Marcus is settled
MarcusWA
Population
219
2025 Census estimate · +2.3% since 2020
Median home value
$169K
Census ACS
Household income
$55K
median
Median age
53.0
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Marcus a good place to live?
23% of residents live below the poverty line in Marcus, above both the Washington town median (7.9%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 286 Washington towns, just 5 have a lower January low than Marcus. Marcus has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Marcus stand out
Where Marcus beats most towns.
Small town
219 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Nearby attractions
All 2 attractions →Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area and 1 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Marcus. Close and well known come first.
in town National Recreation AreaLake Roosevelt National Recreation Area1.2M visitors a year34 mi Ski area49° North Mountain Resort84 runs · 1,869 ft verticalSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area: Karyn Christner, CC BY 2.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Marcus: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Marcus, and how to reach them.
PowerAvista14.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMarcus Water DeptNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Marcus’ trash rules yet
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 hereStevens County AuditorStevens County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019
ZIP code9915199151 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Marcus.
Work & commute
About one in three of Marcus’ working residents commute to Colville
Marcus’ middle household income comes in at $55,000. Half commute less than 20 miles. The top destinations are Colville (30%), Kettle Falls (10%) and Spokane (10%).
0%work in town
| Marcus | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,000 | $98,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Marcus0%
Colville30%
Kettle Falls10%
Spokane10%
Spokane Valley5%
20 mi
median commute distance
0
jobs based in Marcus
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
High risk in Marcus, with inland flooding at the top
In Marcus, the natural-hazard score from FEMA is 68 of 100. 70% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by wildfires at 16%.
68risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfireCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
43″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–35°
Spring36–61°
Summer51–84°
Fall36–59°
Oct 2
typical first frost
May 2
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Marcus is
Of 31 CDC measures, Marcus beats the Washington average on 1 and trails it on 21. Marcus: 17% of adults report frequent physical distress. Only 10 of the 286 Washington towns we compare have a higher share of adults who smoke cigarettes than Marcus. Among adults here, 38% have high blood pressure and 72% had a checkup this year.
| Marcus | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 31% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 72% | 71% | 79% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 11% | 14% |
31 measures vs. Washington
1 better9 too close to call21 worse
| What stands out | Marcus | WA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 74.3% | 70.7% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.3% | 5.1% |
Providence Mount Carmel Hospital
11.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
2.9%conserved
2.9%
conserved · 4 of 141 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Marcus
16pages on Marcus
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Marcus; the nearest are
Whitworth UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Spokane69.6 mi$52,880 tuitionEastern Washington UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Cheney84 mi$8,586 in-state tuitionNorth Idaho CollegeCommunity college · Public · Coeur d'Alene, ID89.7 mi$3,396 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Marcus residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Washington.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Marcus for work
Where Marcus’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
0jobs based in Marcus
0%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Marcus
Town in Washington, United States
Marcus is a town in Stevens County, Washington, United States. The population was 216 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1863
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,391 ft
- ZIP code
- 99151
- Area code
- 509
Questions about Marcus
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Marcus, WA a good place to live?
Marcus has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.