Cathlamet, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
569 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$364,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$684 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$760 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wahkiakum County
2
Washington
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Wahkiakum County
3
Washington
6
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Warm dry summers and cool moist winters with moderate seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 11 1 42
Feb 8 1 43
Mar 8 0 46
Apr 6 0 49
May 4 0 53
Jun 3 0 58
Jul 1 0 62
Aug 1 0 62
Sep 3 0 59
Oct 6 0 52
Nov 12 0 45
Dec 11 1 41

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Wahkiakum High School
<1 miles, S · 3.2star
Clatskanie Middle/High School
11 miles, SE · 1.9star
Piercing Arrow Private School
11 miles, SE · 3.2star
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Colleges

Clatsop Community College
21 miles, W · 1.4star
Lower Columbia College
22 miles, SE · 1.4star
Centralia College
40 miles, NE · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Columbia Memorial Hospital
21 miles, W · 3.2star
Peacehealth St John Medical Center
22 miles, SE · 3.2star
Providence Seaside Hospital
30 miles, W · 4.1star
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Airports

Portland International Airport
57 miles, S · 3.7star
Mahlon Sweet Field
144 miles, S · 1.4star
Roberts Field
173 miles, S · 1.4star
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