The Town FilesClarkston, Washington
City in Asotin County · population 7,161 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $253,500
- Household income
- $54,152
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 37.0
Clarkston is a city of 7,161 people in Asotin County, Washington. The median home is worth $253,500, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks more walkable than 99% of Washington towns, more vibrant than 96% of Washington towns, hipper than 96% of Washington towns.
How Clarkston ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Clarkston is worth $253,500, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 4.7 times the median household income of $54,152, which is more affordable than 67% of Washington towns. Median rent is $917 a month. 55.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clarkston | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $253,500 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $917 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $54,152 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.7× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 55.2% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Clarkston
| People | Clarkston | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.3% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 25.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.9% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.7% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.2% | — |
| Work from home | 6.3% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 12.6 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.3% | 93.9% |
Weather in Clarkston
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 30.3°F. About 12.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.7 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 44 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 80 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Clarkston since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Washington town. The strongest, an F0, struck on May 31, 1997 about 3.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 31, 1997.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 27, 1970.
Severe weather in Asotin County since 1996
Asotin County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 22, 2020 | Biological | DR-4481: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3427: Covid-19 |
| August 21, 2015 | Fire | EM-3372: Wildfires |
| March 2, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1825: Severe Winter Storm And Record And Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Asotin County
Asotin County had 6,817 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,510 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Clarkston itself the ACS puts it at 9.6%.
Public schools in Clarkston
10 public schools with 2,548 students, about 18.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Francis Adams High School | 9-12 | 694 | 18.8 |
| Heights Elementary | K-6 | 371 | 17.7 |
| Lincoln Middle School | 7-8 | 346 | 18.2 |
| Parkway Elementary | K-6 | 336 | 17.7 |
| Highland Elementary | K-6 | 296 | 16.4 |
| Grantham Elementary | K-6 | 279 | 14.0 |
| Educational Opportunity Center | 7-12 | 112 | 28.0 |
| Discovery Virtual School | K-12 | 56 | 56.0 |
| Special Services | PK-12 | 49 | — |
| Educational Opportunity Center Reengagement | 11-12 | 9 | 9.0 |
Towns near Clarkston
- West Clarkston-Highland, WA1.1 mi · 5,488 people · home $282,500
- Lewiston, ID3.1 mi · 34,203 people · home $333,700
- Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA3.4 mi · 7,275 people · home $385,900
- Moscow, ID21.9 mi · 25,435 people · home $376,400
- Pullman, WA22.7 mi · 32,901 people · home $424,800
Clarkston questions
Is Clarkston, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clarkston scores better for retirees than 19% of Washington towns and quieter than 23%. 15.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.0).
How much does a house cost in Clarkston?
The median owner-occupied home in Clarkston is valued at $253,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,152, so homes cost about 4.7 times income. Median rent is $917 a month.
What is the weather like in Clarkston?
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 30.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 12.9 inches of precipitation a year and 12.7 inches of snow.
Does Clarkston get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Clarkston since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on May 31, 1997. The typical Washington town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)