Kelso School District, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
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
31,255 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,351 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$347,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$609 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$940 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cowlitz County
3
Longview-Kelso Metro 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

Cowlitz County
5
Longview-Kelso Metro Area
5
Washington
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (47%) 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 10 1 41
Feb 7 1 42
Mar 7 0 45
Apr 5 0 49
May 4 0 54
Jun 3 0 58
Jul 1 0 63
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 2 0 59
Oct 6 0 52
Nov 12 0 45
Dec 11 1 40

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Rose Valley Elementary
10 miles, W · 2.8star
Toutle Lake High School
10 miles, N · 3.7star
Toutle Lake Elementary
10 miles, N · 3.7star
Loowit High School
11 miles, W · 3.2star
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Colleges

Lower Columbia College
14 miles, W · 1.4star
Clark College
38 miles, S · 1.4star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Portland International Airport
41 miles, S · 3.7star
Mahlon Sweet Field
145 miles, SW · 1.4star
Roberts Field
152 miles, S · 1.4star
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