Fords Prairie, WA
Living in Fords Prairie
Bikeability34
Walkability71
Commute81
Public Transit37
Affordability68
Public Safety73
Airports97
Hospitals42
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools38
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.7kPopulation+760 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian3%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate31%
Some College46%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone16%
Economy
$72kMedian Household Income+$33k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K30%
$75K to $99K26%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector54%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office28%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van82%
Public transportation1%
Walked8%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$214kMedian Home Value+$26k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$642Median Monthly Rent+$35 (2010–19)
79%Owner-Occupied+10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached78%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K27%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity76%
LP gas2%
Utility gas18%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fords Prairie
United States45
Washington38
Lewis County24
Property Crime in Fords Prairie
United States48
Washington70
Lewis County63
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 10 | 25 |
| Feb | 39 | 7 | 19 |
| Mar | 42 | 7 | 19 |
| Apr | 45 | 5 | 13 |
| May | 51 | 3 | 5 |
| Jun | 55 | 3 | 1 |
| Jul | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 61 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 56 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 6 | 4 |
| Nov | 41 | 11 | 25 |
| Dec | 36 | 10 | 26 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fords Prairie
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding35
Coastal Flooding6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fords Prairie, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fords Prairie, WA
Centralia Christian School
4 miles, SE
St Joseph School
7 miles, S
Olympia Waldorf School
17 miles, NE
The Phoenix Rising School
19 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Fords Prairie, WA
Saint Martin's University
22 miles, NE
The Evergreen State College
22 miles, N
Pacific Lutheran University
38 miles, NE
Faith International University
43 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fords Prairie, WA
Providence Centralia Hospital
3 miles, S
Capital Medical Center
20 miles, N
Providence St Peter Hospital
22 miles, N
Summit Pacific Medical Center-Swing Bed Unit
26 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Fords Prairie, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
58 miles, NE
Portland International Airport
83 miles, S
Bellingham International Airport
143 miles, N
Mahlon Sweet Field
182 miles, S