Cowlitz County, WA

Living in Cowlitz County

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Bikeability 23
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Walkability 26
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Commute 50
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 66
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Public Safety 70
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Airports 92
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Hospitals 86
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Colleges 37
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Schools 54
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Residents

107k Population +5.5k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate31%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$8.6k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office22%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$219k Median Home Value +$28k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$723 Median Monthly Rent +$139 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity87%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas6%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Cowlitz County

United States45
Washington38

Property Crime in Cowlitz County

United States48
Washington70

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump53%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 10 2
Feb 43 8 1
Mar 46 8 0
Apr 49 6 0
May 54 4 0
Jun 59 3 0
Jul 63 1 0
Aug 64 1 0
Sep 60 3 0
Oct 53 6 0
Nov 45 12 0
Dec 41 11 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cowlitz County

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding20
Coastal Flooding2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Cowlitz County, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Cowlitz County, WA

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Colleges

Colleges near Cowlitz County, WA

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Cowlitz County, WA

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Airports

Airports near Cowlitz County, WA

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Mahlon Sweet Field
146 miles, S
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Roberts Field
153 miles, SE