Skamania County, WA
Living in Skamania County
Bikeability24
Walkability44
Commute31
Public Transit17
Affordability53
Public Safety91
Airports84
Hospitals94
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools71
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+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
$65kMedian 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
$297kMedian Home Value+$52k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$695Median 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
Mid-Columbia Adventist Christian School
30 miles, SE
Bright Beginnings
30 miles, SE
World Class Academy
30 miles, SE
Horizon Christian School
31 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Skamania County, WA
University of Western States
43 miles, SW
Concordia University-Portland
46 miles, SW
Multnomah University
46 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Skamania County, WA
Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital
30 miles, SE
Skyline Hospital
31 miles, SE
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
40 miles, SW
Arbor Health Morton Hospital
40 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Skamania County, WA
Portland International Airport
43 miles, SW
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
100 miles, N
Roberts Field
128 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
137 miles, E