Methowsouth, 2000
Methow’s story
137 years in pictures
The archive holds 8 old photos and papers going back to 2000 and a map from 2001 on.
- 1889Methow is settled
MethowWA
A town settled in 1889, now home to 58 people.
Photo: Johannes Cater--Jaretac (talk) 15:27, 17 June 2009 (UTC) · Public domain
Population
58
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$334K
−5% in a year
Household income
$59K
median
Median age
62.3
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Is Methow a good place to live?
Methow’s age of the median resident is 62.3 years, above both Washington’s towns (38.5 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). No town among the 286 in Washington we compare has a lower January low than Methow. Methow has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
58 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Methow: who provides what
Methow is unincorporated, so Okanogan County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPUD No 1 of Okanogan County10.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMethow Water System IncNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers8% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesOkanogan CountyOkanogan 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 hereOkanogan County AuditorOkanogan County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP code9883498834 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 Methow.
Natural hazards
Compared with most of Washington and the rest of the country, the FEMA risk score in Methow is higher
FEMA puts 44% of Methow’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 40% to wildfires. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 99% of U.S. communities.
99risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfireAvalanches
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
The typical home in Methow is valued at about $334K
Just over four fifths of Methow households own their home. Typical home values fell 5% in the year to September 2026.
$334KZillow home value
Typical home value
Methow$334K
Washington$588K
−5%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
The climate in Methow brings four seasons and pleasant summers
The peak summer temperature in Methow is 87°F.
21″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–35°
Spring37–61°
Summer53–83°
Fall37–60°
Oct 15
typical first frost
Apr 21
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Methow is
In Methow, 15% of adults report frequent physical distress, and 15% smoke cigarettes. For adults here, the share who had a checkup this year is 73%.
| Methow | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 73% | 71% | 79% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 33% | 35% |
31 measures vs. Washington
0 better22 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Methow | WA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 8.3% | 5.1% |
| More smokers | 15.1% | 10.1% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 3.8% | 2.9% |
Three Rivers Hospital
10.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 439 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Burma Road Water Access Area | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Methow
17pages on Methow
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Methow; the nearest are
Wenatchee Valley CollegeCommunity college · Public · Wenatchee50.8 mi$5,267 in-state tuitionCentral Washington UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Ellensburg81.8 mi$9,417 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Methow residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Washington.
About Methow
Unincorporated community in Washington, United States
Methow ( MET-how), is an unincorporated community in Okanogan County, Washington, United States. The community had a population of 246 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1889
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,154 ft
- ZIP code
- 98834
- Area code
- 509
Questions about Methow
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Methow, WA a good place to live?
Methow has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.