Wahkiakum County, WA

Living in Wahkiakum County

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Bikeability 17
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Walkability 22
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Commute 20
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Public Transit 29
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Affordability 60
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Public Safety 82
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Airports 94
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 36
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Schools 54
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Residents

4.3k Population +286 (2010–19)
55  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
70% Family Households +6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years38%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate30%
Some College43%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
36  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government14%
Private sector61%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office19%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$219k Median Home Value +$12k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$656 Median Monthly Rent +$162 (2010–19)
77% Owner-Occupied +15% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home14%
Boat, RV, etc2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier18%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity63%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas5%
Utility gas2%
Wood26%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wahkiakum County

United States45
Washington38

Property Crime in Wahkiakum County

United States48
Washington70

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump57%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 12 1
Feb 43 9 1
Mar 46 9 0
Apr 49 6 0
May 54 4 0
Jun 58 3 0
Jul 62 1 0
Aug 62 2 0
Sep 59 3 0
Oct 52 7 0
Nov 45 13 0
Dec 41 12 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wahkiakum County

Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding31
Tornado2
Coastal Flooding11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wahkiakum County, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wahkiakum County, WA

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Colleges

Colleges near Wahkiakum County, WA

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Pacific University
56 miles, S
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University of Portland
60 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Wahkiakum County, WA

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Ocean Beach Hospital
30 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Wahkiakum County, WA

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Mahlon Sweet Field
150 miles, S
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