CusickWA
A town of 133, settled in 1902. A regional job hub with 87 jobs.
What makes Cusick stand out
The 3 things Cusick does most differently from other towns.
133 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Cusick’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Cusick. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Cusick
Most working residents leave Cusick for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Newport (14%), Spokane (14%) and Airway Heights (4%). Half commute less than 34 miles.
Where working residents work
A typical Cusick home is worth about $282K
The typical Cusick home is worth about $282,000, down 1.3% in a year, 52% below the Washington typical home.
Typical home value
Cusick’s public schools outperform 12% of Washington districts
The public schools Cusick’s kids attend trail 88% of Washington’s districts on state tests.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bess Herian Elementary | K–5 | 134 | Not graded |
| Kalispel Language Immersion School | K–8 | — | Not graded |
| Cusick Jr Sr High School | 6–12 | 147 | Not graded |
| Home Pride | K–12 | 111 | Not graded |
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 89% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Cusick has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 74 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Cusick is
Cusick beats the Washington average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 16.
| What stands out | Cusick | WA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 76.4% | 70.7% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.6% | 5.1% |
Every workday, about 85 people come to Cusick for work
Where Cusick’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Cusick
Town in Pend Oreille County, Washington, United States
Cusick (Salish: čmq̓ʷoqnú ) is a town in Pend Oreille County, Washington, United States. The population was 153 at the 2020 census. Cusick is the headquarters of the federally recognized Kalispel Indian Community of the Kalispel Reservation.
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- Established
- 1902
- Population
- 153
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,054 ft
- ZIP code
- 99119
- Area code
- 509