Kalama, WA
Living in Kalama
Bikeability7
Walkability25
Commute53
Public Transit7
Affordability60
Public Safety75
Airports90
Hospitals91
Colleges41
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools49
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.6kPopulation+540 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate31%
Some College43%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector64%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office27%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$248kMedian Home Value+$60k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$654Median Monthly Rent-$162 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home18%
Boat, RV, etc2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity84%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas9%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Kalama
United States45
Washington38
Longview Metro Area31
Cowlitz County31
Property Crime in Kalama
United States48
Washington70
Longview Metro Area63
Cowlitz County63
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 10 | 2 |
| Feb | 42 | 7 | 1 |
| Mar | 46 | 7 | 1 |
| Apr | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 11 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 10 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kalama
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding22
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kalama, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kalama, WA
St Rose School
10 miles, NW
Big Leaf Montessori School
10 miles, NW
Three Rivers Christian School
10 miles, NW
Montessori Childrens House of Long View
11 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Kalama, WA
University of Portland
31 miles, S
Concordia University-Portland
32 miles, S
Linfield College-School of Nursing
34 miles, S
Pacific Northwest College of Art
35 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kalama, WA
Peacehealth St John Medical Center
9 miles, NW
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
22 miles, SE
Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center
30 miles, SE
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Westside
33 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Kalama, WA
Portland International Airport
32 miles, S
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
102 miles, N
Mahlon Sweet Field
132 miles, S
Roberts Field
147 miles, SE