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Waitsburg, Washington
City · Population 1,173 · #194 in Washington
About Waitsburg
Waitsburg is a small town in southeastern Washington with an estimated population of 1,173.
Officially, Waitsburg is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.16 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,011 residents per square mile.
📰 Waitsburg News Today
- Driver identified in fatal tanker crash near Waitsburg elkhornmediagroup.com · Aug 15
- Tri-Cities man dies in fuel tanker crash and fire in Walla Walla County - Tri-City Herald Tri-City Herald · Aug 16
- Waitsburg Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Stanley Nelson Clarke The Press Democrat · Aug 9
- Touchet River eases back, but Waitsburg properties still flooded NonStop Local KHQ · Mar 15
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Waitsburg Unique
- The only place in America named Waitsburg — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern Washington, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Washington — one of 639 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Waitsburg
- Bar Bacetto — pasta
- American 35 — pizza
- Ten Ton Coffee (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Waitsburg Fairgrounds · Attraction
- Bruce Memorial Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Waitsburg
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Waitsburg
- Preston Hall Middle School
- Waitsburg Elementary School
- Waitsburg High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWashington
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,173
Rank in state#194 of 281
Land area1.16 sq mi
Density1,011/sq mi
Coordinates46.2698, -118.1509