Thurston County, WA
Living in Thurston County
Bikeability39
Walkability31
Commute46
Public Transit35
Affordability45
Public Safety69
Airports97
Hospitals41
Colleges64
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools59
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
280kPopulation+36k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
66%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black3%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate21%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$72kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty
28 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector57%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military2%
Sales and office21%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$288kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$281 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas32%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Thurston County
United States45
Washington38
Property Crime in Thurston County
United States48
Washington70
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump38%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 10 | 21 |
| Feb | 43 | 7 | 1 |
| Mar | 46 | 7 | 15 |
| Apr | 50 | 5 | 11 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 11 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 9 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Thurston County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding23
Coastal Flooding7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Thurston County, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Thurston County, WA
Olympia Waldorf School
2 miles, N
Paramount Christian Academy
5 miles, N
Temple Baptist Academy
5 miles, N
Holy Family School
6 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Thurston County, WA
Saint Martin's University
7 miles, N
The Evergreen State College
12 miles, NW
Pacific Lutheran University
23 miles, NE
Faith International University
28 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Thurston County, WA
Providence St Peter Hospital
8 miles, N
Capital Medical Center
9 miles, NW
Providence Centralia Hospital
17 miles, SW
Madigan AMC (FT Lewis)
18 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Thurston County, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
43 miles, NE
Portland International Airport
94 miles, S
Bellingham International Airport
129 miles, N
Tri-Cities Airport
182 miles, E