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Ferry County, WA Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

Find veterans benefits and claims contacts for Ferry County, Washington.

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Stevens County, WA

Stevens County Veterans Resources

WDVA-listed claims assistance provider

Type of help
Claims assistance
Location
Colville

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Area served: Stevens County.

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Getting help in Ferry County

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Veterans in Ferry County

The ACS estimates about 718, give or take 128 civilian veterans in Ferry County.

Among Washington's 39 counties and equivalents, Ferry County ranks 35th by its estimated number of veterans.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureFerry CountyWashingtonUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating32 percent

above the Washington share; above the national share.

30 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher19 percent

above the Washington share; above the national share.

12 percent13 percent

Ferry County has about 175, give or take 53 veterans 75 and older; both the county and Washington round to a 24 percent share.

Veterans under 35 account for 1 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Ferry County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 8 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Ferry County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Ferry County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureFerry CountyWashingtonUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$51,042 ± $24,448$60,846 ± $594$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$25,219 ± $2,291$48,932 ± $235$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over8.4% ± 4.8 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over40.8% ± 10.7 points30.0% ± 0.5 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6455.1% ± 16.7 points74.8% ± 0.7 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 641.9% ± 12.5 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over95.1% ± 3.1 points96.6% ± 0.2 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over9.1% ± 3.7 points33.7% ± 0.5 points31.8% ± 0.2 points

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035. VetPop2023 projections for small counties show direction only. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Ferry County

VA reports 278 veterans in Ferry County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent60
30 to 40 percent33
50 to 60 percent25
70 to 90 percent76
100 percent84

FY2019: 210 recipients. Change to FY2025: +68.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Ferry County

In 2025, lenders reported 10 VA-backed home loans out of 93 home loans made in Ferry County (10.8% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $363,000.

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 303, give or take 74) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 189, give or take 92).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange presumptive conditions list; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Ferry County

VA reported about $6.6 million in compensation and pension spending and about $5.0 million in medical care spending in Ferry County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

The second-nearest medical center to Ferry County is Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Walla Walla, WA, about 167 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Ferry County is Spokane Mobile Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Spokane Valley, WA, about 81 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Seattle RO (station 346); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Tahoma National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
18600 SE 240th Street Kent, WA 98042
425-413-9614

About 181.1 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Washington State Veterans Cemetery - Medical Lake (opens in a new tab)
21702 W Espanola Rd Medical Lake, WA 99022
509-299-6280

About 72 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

Cleanup and former military sites in Ferry County

Formerly Used Defense Sites

Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.

These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Washington Balance of State CoC counted 357 veterans experiencing homelessness (220 sheltered, 137 unsheltered).

WA-501 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.

The HUD workbook reports 433 veterans for the 2019 comparison.

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Mann-Grandstaff Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 509-434-7000. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Ferry County

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in Ferry County

  • Republic (city): about 984 residents
  • Curlew Lake (unincorporated community): about 533 residents
  • Inchelium (unincorporated community): about 455 residents
  • Barstow (unincorporated community): about 246 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Keller (unincorporated community): about 212 residents
More places (10)
  • Curlew (unincorporated community): about 126 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Twin Lakes (unincorporated community): about 115 residents
  • Orient (unincorporated community): about 87 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Barney's Junction (unincorporated community): about 63 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Torboy (unincorporated community): about 53 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Malo (unincorporated community): about 35 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Danville (unincorporated community): about 9 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Boyds (unincorporated community): about 0 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Laurier (unincorporated community): about 0 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Pine Grove (unincorporated community): about 0 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Washington benefits

Qualifying Washington veterans rated at least 80 percent or compensated at 100 percent can receive income-based property tax relief on their primary residence.

Eligible dependents of qualifying Washington veterans rated 100 percent disabled receive undergraduate tuition and fee waivers for up to 200 quarter credits.

See every Washington benefit by rating

Get ready for your appointment

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  • Any VA decision letters you have received
  • Medical records you want to discuss

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Nearby counties

Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Ferry County

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David Oliver

Attorney · Tacoma · WA · About 195 miles away

VA-accredited since 2012 · checked

VA accreditation number 24540

4.7 · 220 reviews · Firm rating

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Chelsea Hicks

Attorney · Seattle · WA · About 167 miles away

VA-accredited since 2021 · checked

VA accreditation number 50532

3.8 · 135 reviews · Firm rating

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Thomas Farrell

Attorney · Spokane · WA · About 79 miles away

VA-accredited since 2009 · checked

VA accreditation number 12053

4.8 · 16 reviews · Firm rating

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Robert Taylor

Attorney · Ellensburg · WA · About 136 miles away

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 57482

5.0 · 6 reviews · Firm rating

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Jurea Rubit

Claims agent · Tacoma · WA

VA-accredited since 2014 · checked

VA accreditation number 30865

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