Chehalis, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
7,536 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,021 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$330,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$594 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$940 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lewis County
3
Centralia Urban Area
3
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lewis County
6
Centralia Urban Area
6
Washington
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (62%) 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 9 5 39
Feb 6 3 40
Mar 6 4 44
Apr 5 2 48
May 3 0 53
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 1 0 63
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 2 0 58
Oct 5 0 50
Nov 10 4 42
Dec 8 5 37

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

RE Bennett Elementary
<1 miles, S · 3.2star
St Joseph School
<1 miles, S
Green Hill Academic School
1 miles, S · 1.9star
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Colleges

Centralia College
4 miles, NE · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Providence Centralia Hospital
4 miles, N · 4.1star
Capital Medical Center
26 miles, NE · 4.1star
Providence St Peter Hospital
28 miles, NE · 3.2star
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Airports

Portland International Airport
76 miles, S · 3.7star
Bellingham International Airport
148 miles, NE · 1.4star
Mahlon Sweet Field
176 miles, SW · 1.4star
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