Orcas Island School District, WA
Living in Orcas Island SD
Bikeability53
Walkability82
Commute90
Public Transit52
Affordability41
Public Safety95
Airports56
Hospitals67
Colleges74
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools76
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.6kPopulation+899 (2010–19)
58 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
50%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years42%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate14%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree31%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$6.4k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector55%
Self-employed23%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office14%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van71%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked9%
Worked at home15%
Housing
$495kMedian Home Value-$10k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$881Median Monthly Rent+$153 (2010–19)
43%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K23%
$750K to $999K12%
$1M to $1.49M8%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more4%
House Heating Type
Electricity53%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas20%
Utility gas3%
Wood21%
Crime
Violent Crime in Orcas Island SD
United States45
Washington38
San Juan County6
Property Crime in Orcas Island SD
United States48
Washington70
San Juan County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (66%)(27%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump22%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 6 | 3 |
| Feb | 41 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 7 | 1 |
| Dec | 39 | 5 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Orcas Island SD
Inland Flooding8
Coastal Flooding9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Orcas Island School District, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Orcas Island School District, WA
Orcas Christian School
2 miles, N
Salmonberry School
2 miles, N
Orcas Montessori School
2 miles, N
Stillpoint School
11 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Orcas Island School District, WA
Western Washington University
20 miles, E
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
71 miles, SE
Bastyr University
72 miles, SE
Seattle Pacific University
75 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Orcas Island School District, WA
Peacehealth Peace Island Medical Center
11 miles, SW
Island Hospital
18 miles, SE
St Joseph Hospital
21 miles, E
NH Oak Harbor
25 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Orcas Island School District, WA
Bellingham International Airport
19 miles, NE
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
89 miles, S
Portland International Airport
213 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
243 miles, SE