Forks, WA
Living in Forks
Bikeability34
Walkability52
Commute86
Public Transit20
Affordability97
Public Safety62
Airports80
Hospitals67
Colleges59
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.8kPopulation+319 (2010–19)
32 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated
68%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black5%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial3%
Native American3%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate38%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income-$3.9k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty-8% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K36%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government16%
Private sector50%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office19%
Service26%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Walked5%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$168kMedian Home Value+$38k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$559Median Monthly Rent+$131 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home25%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197942%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K38%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more6%
House Heating Type
Electricity76%
LP gas1%
Wood23%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forks
United States45
Washington38
Clallam County36
Property Crime in Forks
United States48
Washington70
Clallam County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 9 | 1 |
| Feb | 41 | 6 | 1 |
| Mar | 44 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 57 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 61 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 61 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 9 | 1 |
| Dec | 39 | 8 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forks
Inland Flooding19
Coastal Flooding7
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forks, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forks, WA
Queen of Angels School
45 miles, E
Olympic Christian School
51 miles, E
North Coast Montessori School
53 miles, S
Five Acre School
57 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Forks, WA
The Evergreen State College
90 miles, SE
Seattle Pacific University
96 miles, E
Saint Martin's University
97 miles, SE
Antioch University-Seattle
98 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forks, WA
Forks Community Hospital
0 miles, S
Olympic Medical Center
46 miles, E
Grays Harbor Community Hospital
72 miles, S
Peacehealth Peace Island Medical Center
74 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Forks, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
103 miles, E
Bellingham International Airport
103 miles, NE
Portland International Airport
184 miles, SE
Mahlon Sweet Field
270 miles, S