Colton, WA, population 386 , is located in Washington's Whitman county, about 76.7 miles from Spokane and 209.3 miles from Boise.

Through the 1990's Colton's population has grown by about 19%. It is estimated that in recent years Colton's population has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.

Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Colton area were lower than Washington's average.

It's school district is consolidated with Uniontown, which creates a great atmosphere of youth and excitement. Historical St. Gall's Catholic Church was built in 1905.