Clallam Bay, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
709 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$40,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$279,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$467 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$803 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
30.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Clallam County
4
Port Angeles Urban Area
4
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Clallam County
6
Port Angeles Urban Area
6
Washington
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (38%) 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 5 1 41
Feb 2 1 42
Mar 2 0 44
Apr 2 0 47
May 2 0 53
Jun 1 0 57
Jul 1 0 60
Aug 1 0 61
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 5 1 44
Dec 5 1 40

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

Clallam Bay High & Elementary
<1 miles, SW · 3.2star
Neah Bay Elementary School
18 miles, NW · 3.2star

Colleges

Peninsula College
40 miles, SE · 1.4star
Northwest Indian College
84 miles, E · 1star
Bellingham Technical College
87 miles, E · 2.3star

Hospitals

Forks Community Hospital
22 miles, SW · 3.2star
Olympic Medical Center
40 miles, SE · 5star
Jefferson Healthcare
68 miles, SE · 5star

Airports

Bellingham International Airport
87 miles, E · 1.4star
Portland International Airport
200 miles, S · 3.7star
Tri-Cities Airport
277 miles, SE · 1star