Employment
Historically, lumber, mining and farming have provided the economic base to the region. These industries still provide a source of employment for many but are now second to the health care industry as Spokane diversifies and moves into the new century. A total of over nine thousand firms offer employment in Spokane. The top employers include Fairchild Air Force Base, Sacred Heart Medical Center, The Spokane School District, Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp., and United Airlines. Services to the region also provide many employment opportunities as tourism to Spokane increases.
Fast Facts:
- Location: Spokane is 18 miles west of the Idaho border and 110 miles south of the Canadian border.
- Population: 195,629
- Median household income: $32,273.
- Average home value: $97,000.
- Average annual rainfall: 16.5 inches
- Average temperatures: 68°F in summer