Kelso, WA
Living in Kelso
Bikeability20
Walkability39
Commute70
Public Transit19
Affordability86
Public Safety57
Airports92
Hospitals87
Colleges39
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Schools31
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Residents
12kPopulation+146 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated
62%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate39%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income+$3k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office19%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$148kMedian Home Value+$4.7k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$673Median Monthly Rent+$149 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity91%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas5%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Kelso
United States45
Washington38
Longview Metro Area31
Cowlitz County31
Property Crime in Kelso
United States48
Washington70
Longview Metro Area63
Cowlitz County63
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 11 | 2 |
| Feb | 43 | 8 | 1 |
| Mar | 46 | 8 | 1 |
| Apr | 49 | 6 | 0 |
| May | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 12 | 0 |
| Dec | 41 | 11 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kelso
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding17
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kelso, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kelso, WA
Big Leaf Montessori School
3 miles, NW
St Rose School
3 miles, W
Three Rivers Christian School
4 miles, NW
Montessori Childrens House of Long View
4 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Kelso, WA
University of Portland
38 miles, S
Concordia University-Portland
40 miles, S
Linfield College-School of Nursing
41 miles, S
Pacific Northwest College of Art
42 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kelso, WA
Peacehealth St John Medical Center
3 miles, W
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
30 miles, SE
Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center
37 miles, SE
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Westside
40 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Kelso, WA
Portland International Airport
39 miles, S
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
96 miles, N
Mahlon Sweet Field
139 miles, S
Roberts Field
154 miles, SE