Steptoe
Census-designated place in Whitman County, Washington
Steptoe is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Whitman County, Washington, with 160 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,316 ft (706 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Colfax, 6.7 miles S.
- 160residents (2020 Census)
- 2,316 ftelevation · 706 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.7 km²
- 72 / sq mipopulation density
- 99174ZIP code
About Steptoe
Steptoe is a small unincorporated rural town in Whitman County, Washington, United States. The ZIP Code for Steptoe is 99111.
A post office called Steptoe was established in 1875. The community is named after Colonel Edward Steptoe for a battle located north of Steptoe near Rosalia, Washington.
U.S. Route 195 runs through Steptoe, connecting it with the county seat, Colfax, 11 miles to the south and the region's largest city, Spokane, 43 miles to the north. Steptoe Butte rises to a peak more than 1,000 feet above the otherwise rolling Palouse grasslands four miles northeast of the community.
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Living in Steptoe
- Median household income
- $51,136
- Median home value
- $251,900
- Median rent
- $1,375/mo
- Median age
- 41.5
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Steptoe had 160 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 160 |
|---|---|
| Density | 72 per sq mi (28 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Steptoe at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Whitman County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 160 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.22 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,316 ft (706 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.0074° N, 117.3502° W |
| ZIP code | 99174 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5367805 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Steptoe
- Colfax6.7 mi S
- Oakesdale9.8 mi NE
- Garfield9.9 mi E
- St. John12.6 mi NW
- Palouse14.6 mi SE
- Farmington15.4 mi E
- Albion15.6 mi S
- Rosalia15.9 mi N
- Malden16.4 mi N
- Endicott16.8 mi W
- Viola, ID19.5 mi SE
- Tekoa19.9 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Steptoe
What county is Steptoe in?
Steptoe is in Whitman County, Washington.
What is the population of Steptoe, WA?
160 people lived in Steptoe at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Steptoe, WA?
The ZIP code of Steptoe is 99174.
What is the elevation of Steptoe?
2,316 feet (706 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Steptoe?
Colfax (6.7 mi), Oakesdale (9.8 mi), Garfield (9.9 mi), St. John (12.6 mi), Palouse (14.6 mi).
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