Washtucna.com: Area Profile

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Cemetery Pioneer Memorial Cemetery was founded in 1900. A transcription of records can be found on interment.net
Churches Washtucna is home to the Washtucna Community Church which provides a Sunday Service, Sunday School, and Choir. top
Citizen Profile Population: Male: Female: Median Age: Housing Units: Persons Per Household: Median Household Income: Median House Value:	260 123 137 41.3 133 2.96 $40,192 $60,600 top
Civic Washtucna's prominent civic club is the Lions Club. top
Climate Annual Precipitation: Snowfall: Min./Max. January Temp.: Min./Max. July Temp.: Longest without Rainfall:	7 inches (17.8 cm) (mostly from summer thunderstorms) 8 inches (20.3 cm) 25 F (-4 C) / 30 F (-1 C) 56 F (13 C) / 88 F (31 C) 6 weeks top
Colleges Eastern Washington University , Cheney (1 hour 20 minute drive) Gonzaga University , Spokane (1 hour 30 minute drive) Washington State University , Pullman (1 hour drive) Whitworth College , Spokane (1 hour 30 minute drive) top
Crime Police Presence: Adams County Sheriff and Washington State Patrol, though stationed in Ritzville, routinely patrol the area. NOTE: The following are statistics for the entire county.
County Population: Total Crimes: Murder: Rape: Robbery: Aggravated Assault: Burglary: Larceny/Theft: Motor Vehicle Thefts:	16,428 671 0 (0%) 14 (2.25%) 5 (0.75%) 21 (4%) 161 (24%) 429 (64%) 34 (5%) top
Education District: Total Enrollment (K-12): Male Students: Female Students: Black Students: Hispanic Students: White Students: Graduation Rate: % to Pursue Higher Ed.: Free/Reduced-Price Meals: Special Education Program: Student/Teacher Ratio: Teachers: Avg. Years Teaching Exp.: Teachers w/Master's Degree: Daycare Facilities: Pre-School Program: Sports:	Washtucna School District #109 [P.O. Box 688, Washtucna, WA 99371 Ph: (509) 646-3237] 64 48.4% 51.6% 1.6% 9.4% 89.1% 100% 80% 57% 10.9% 4/1 15 10.5 60.0% Yes Yes Accomplished through a co-op with LaCrosse, Washington. The Tigercat B-8 Football team has earned back-to-back State B-8 Championships four years running. Students are often recipients of WIAA Scholastic Awards as well. top
Government Type: Local Property Tax: Local Retail Tax: State Retail Tax:	Mayor-City Council $2.70 per $1000 valuation 1.1% 6.6% top
Healthcare Local EMS: Local Ambulance Service: Health Clinic: Distance to Nearest Hospital:	Yes Yes Yes 30 minutes to Ritzville 1 hour to Colfax or the Tri-Cities 1 1/2 hours to Spokane top
Housing Housing Units: Electric Service: Water Service Sanitation:	133 Avista Utilities (substation located in town) Well water treated to meet health standards and distributed by the Town of Washtucna Sewage treatment plant operated by the Town of Washtucna
Washtucna has formed a Public Development Authority to research growth opportunities for our community, as well as to research and distribute information to houses which qualify for rehabilitation programs which might otherwise fall into disuse and/or disrepair. top
Industry Washtucna and the surrounding communities largely serve the agricultural industry. There is an undercurrent of food services industries which cater to the numerous travellers and farming industry. See the Businesses page for a list of all businesses in the area. top
Library A county library is located in Ritzville, Washington. top
Location Washtucna is located at the crossroads of State Route 26 and State Route 261, both of which are cared for by the Washington State Department of Transportation shop located in Washtucna. Washtucna has four distinct seasons, clean air, and a quiet environment--all afforded to us because of the unique location which allows our visitors and residents the ability to enjoy a vast landscape. There is a lot of room to play in Washtucna.
Latitude: Longitude: Region: County: County Area: City Area: Average Elevation: Distance to Seattle: Spokane: Tri-Cities:	46.752736 -118.313239 Columbia Basin Adams 1925 square miles 0.54 square miles 1817 feet above sea level 4 hour drive 1 hour 30 minute drive 1 hour drive top
Parks City Parks: Recreational Parks: State Parks: National Wildlife Refuges:	Bassett, Snyder, Stark, Pioneer Lyons Ferry, Riperia, Pampa Pond Palouse Falls State Park Columbia National Wildlife Refuge, Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge top
Recreation Biking Bird Watching Camping Choral Groups Columbia Plateau Trail Fishing Golfing Hiking Hunting Parks Photography Picnicking Swimming Pool Stargazing Trains Walking Path Water Sports Wildlife Viewing	- Opportunities aplenty! Cascade Bicycle Club camped overnight on one of the "Rides Around WA." Washtucna is great for leisurely rides, as well as a relaxing pitstop on the longer ones. - A number of Ornithological Societies and individuals alike come to Washtucna to catch glimpses of a variety of birds. - Campsites in Bassett Park are utilized throughout the summer by visitors. Local, Recreational, and State Parks provide a getaway for residents. - Join up and sing your heart out! - A 1908 Railway corridor built by James J. Hill, the Empire Builder, linking Spokane to both Portland and Seattle that has been converted to usage for bicycles, horses, and hikers. Washtucna section is not open at present date. - Despite the low precipitation levels, the region has bodies of water waiting for you to cast your line in! - Established courses are located in Ritzville and Odessa. Connell has one in development, and all are a 30 minute drive away. - Both Recreational and State Parks offer hiking opportunities for those who like to stretch their legs. - Washtucna accommodates a relatively large volume of hunters when the season opens . For a Hunting Map Line for Habitat Units, call (509) 543-3200. - Stop to rest and picnic in one of our shady parks! Bassett Park can and has easily accomodated large family reunions as well. - Between the wildlife and the landscape, a camera here never rests. - Pull up a picnic basket and dine on the grass, take advantage of our picnic benches, or utilize Bassett Park for a family reunion. - When summer heats up, residents cool down in the pool, run by Adams County Park & Rec. During the Fourth of July Celebrations, take advantage of our free swim day! - With no light pollution, the night sky really pops! The planets, the Northern Lights, the meteor showers, and the constellations all provide hours of fun. - While the lines running through town were removed, a 20 minute drive to Lyons Ferry awards train enthusiasts a great view of Joso Trestle. - Completed in 2005, the walking path is ideal for leisurely strolls. Many residents take advantage of this new feature. - During the summer months, residents can be found making waves at any one of the lakes and rivers located in the region. - With wildlife walking through town, one doesn't have to look very far to catch a glimpse of the region's inhabitants. Washtucna is equidistant to either of the two National Wildlife Refuges the region boasts. top
Sanitation Sewage treatment plant operated by the Town of Washtucna. Solid waste is locally transported. top
Transportation Automobile: Air: Shipping Ports: Train:	Situated at the intersection of State Routes 26 and 261. 30 minutes to I-90, 25 minutes to Hwy395. Tri-Cities Airport (1 hour drive), Spokane International Airport (1 hour 30 minute drive) Port of Kennewick, Port of Pasco Amtrak station in Spokane top
Utilities Cable: Internet: Electricity: Water: Water Source: Pumping Capacity: Resident Capacity: Treatment: Sanitation:	Dish Satellite DSL and dial-up access is available Avista Utilities Service by Town of Washtucna Wells 1,200 gallons/minute 750 residents Water is treated to meet health standards Sewage treatment plant operated by the Town of Washtucna. top
Vocational Training Facilities Big Bend Community College , Moses Lake (1 hour drive) Columbia Basin College , Tri-Cities (1 hour drive) Spokane Community College , Spokane (1 hour 30 minute drive) Spokane Falls Community College , Spokane (1 hour 30 minute drive) top
Wildlife The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife have an extensive list of Eastern Washington game and non-game wildlife. In town you can catch glimpses of white-tailed deer and hear the coyotes call to each other. top

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