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Chelan County, Washington

80,172 residents · Updated Nov 12, 2026

The community services in Chelan County, from the data behind Range Lab’s tools, refreshed daily.

Chelan County

Washington

80,172 residents

225 services listed

All Washington counties

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Chelan County at a glance

Key indicators from housing, community services, and population data.

80,172

Residents

Census ACS 2024 5-year

225

Community services listed

11 of 12 essential categories

What changed this week

Compared with seven days ago, from the daily data behind Range Lab’s tools.

No new services

Directory unchanged this week

225 total
Oct 30Nov 12

Can people afford to live here?

2-bedroom rent against what households and local wages can cover.

Monthly rent vs. what households can afford

At 30% of income, HUD FY2026 limits

Who lives here

Key population groups, Census ACS 2024 5-year. Each share is of the group's own Census universe.

35%

Renters

of occupied homes

Residents 65 and over16,769 21%
People with a disability12,498 16%
Spanish speakers, limited English7,535 10%
Children under 54,405 5%
Veterans3,989 6%

Community support

225 public services listed in Chelan County.

Services by category

  • Medical26
  • Other25
  • Children19
  • Education18
  • Legal aid16
  • Housing assistance15
  • Financial assistance14
  • Food14
  • Mental health14
  • Employment9
  • Addiction8
  • Government6

11 of 12

Essential service categories represented

28.1

Services per 10,000 residents

About one for every 356 residents

61%

Accept walk-ins

27% open evenings

Chelan County in one minute

Key takeaways from the latest data.

  • 11 of 12 essential services are represented

    225 services listed; none yet for domestic violence.

Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 · HUD FY2026 income limits · Census ACS 2024 5-year · Census Building Permits Survey · BLS QCEW · HUD LIHTC · Range Lab resource directory. How this is calculated.