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South Cle Elum, Washington
Town · Population 572 · #233 in Washington
About South Cle Elum
South Cle Elum is a tiny community in central Washington counting 572 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, South Cle Elum is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.4 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,430 residents per square mile.
📰 South Cle Elum News Today
- Coffee shop opens up in historic train depot in South Cle Elum dailyrecordnews.com · Aug 5
- Former South Cle Elum resident charged with voter fraud after voting in two states dailyrecordnews.com · Jun 28
- Kittitas County Deputies Explain I-90 Overflow Traffic After Memorial Day Gridlock In Cle Elum Source ONE News · May 27
- Fire Destroys Home In South Cle Elum NewsRadio 560 KPQ · Oct 9
- Historic water restrictions to begin in Kittitas County, WA after years of drought FOX 13 Seattle · Oct 2
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes South Cle Elum Unique
- The only place in America named South Cle Elum — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Washington — one of 639 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in South Cle Elum
- Smokey's Bar-B-Que — barbecue
- Homestyle Restaurant (Closed) — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- South Cle Elum Rail Yard Interpretive Center · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWashington
TypeTown
Population (2024)572
Rank in state#233 of 281
Land area0.4 sq mi
Density1,430/sq mi
Coordinates47.1862, -120.9526