Skamania County, WA

Living in Skamania County

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Bikeability 24
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Walkability 44
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Commute 31
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 53
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 84
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Hospitals 94
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Colleges 36
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Schools 71
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Residents

12k Population +884 (2010–19)
47  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
71% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate30%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$65k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office17%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home10%

Housing

$297k Median Home Value +$52k (2010–19)
23% Built 2000 or Later
$695 Median Monthly Rent +$99 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home18%
Boat, RV, etc2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas13%
Wood23%

Crime

Violent Crime in Skamania County

United States45
Washington38

Property Crime in Skamania County

United States48
Washington70

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump52%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 9 6
Feb 38 7 3
Mar 43 7 1
Apr 48 5 0
May 54 3 0
Jun 59 2 0
Jul 65 1 0
Aug 65 1 0
Sep 59 2 0
Oct 50 5 0
Nov 41 10 2
Dec 35 10 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Skamania County

Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding23
Tornado2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Skamania County, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Skamania County, WA

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Bright Beginnings
30 miles, SE
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World Class Academy
30 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Skamania County, WA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Skamania County, WA

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Skyline Hospital
31 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Skamania County, WA

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Roberts Field
128 miles, S
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Tri-Cities Airport
137 miles, E