Hunters, Washington facts for kids
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Hunters, Washington
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 Hunters, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Stevens |
| Elevation | 1,560 ft (480 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
99137
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512314 |
Hunters is a small community in Stevens County, Washington, in the United States. It is called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own official town government. Instead, it's part of the larger county. In 2000, about 306 people lived in the area around Hunters.
About Hunters
Hunters got its name from James Hunter, an early settler who lived in the area. A post office has been open in Hunters since 1884, helping people send and receive mail for a very long time.
Who Lives in Hunters?
In 2000, a special count called a census showed that 306 people lived in the Hunters area. Most people in the community were over 18 years old. The average age was about 41.5 years.
When it comes to education, most adults (about 80.9%) had finished high school or gone even further. About 12.3% had earned a college degree.
Nearby Communities
Even though Hunters is not an official town, it's an important place for many smaller communities nearby. It acts as a central spot for people living in places like Cedonia, Washington, Bissel, Gifford, and Daisy to the north. To the south, it helps communities like Fruitland and Enterprise.
Hunters is home to Columbia High School, where students from the area go to learn. It also has a county shop that helps take care of the local roads.
