Island County, WA
Living in Island County
Bikeability
46
Walkability
53
Commute
40
Public Transit
45
Affordability
41
Public Safety
93
Airports
72
Hospitals
66
Colleges
76
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
70
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
83k
Population
+4.2k (2010–19)
44 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
34%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
68%
Family Households
-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black3%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate22%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$69k
Median Household Income
+$11k (2010–19)
92%
Above Poverty
30 mi
Average Commute
83%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector63%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military9%
Sales and office18%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation3%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$359k
Median Home Value
+$52k (2010–19)
22%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k
Median Monthly Rent
+$269 (2010–19)
59%
Owner-Occupied
-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K16%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity49%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas22%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas16%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Island County
United States45
Washington38
Property Crime in Island County
United States48
Washington70
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 40 | 3 | 1 |
Feb | 41 | 2 | 1 |
Mar | 44 | 2 | 0 |
Apr | 48 | 2 | 1 |
May | 53 | 2 | 0 |
Jun | 57 | 1 | 0 |
Jul | 61 | 1 | 0 |
Aug | 61 | 1 | 0 |
Sep | 57 | 1 | 0 |
Oct | 50 | 2 | 1 |
Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
Dec | 39 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Island County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding11
Coastal Flooding11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Island County, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Island County, WA
Jefferson Community School
5 miles, SW
Swan School
6 miles, SW
Der Kinderhuis Montessori
9 miles, N
Oak Harbor Christian School
10 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Island County, WA
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
35 miles, SE
Bastyr University
35 miles, SE
Seattle Pacific University
38 miles, S
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
39 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Island County, WA
Whidbeyhealth Medical Center
4 miles, N
Jefferson Healthcare
7 miles, SW
NH Oak Harbor
12 miles, N
Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital
23 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Island County, WA
Bellingham International Airport
44 miles, N
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
52 miles, S
Portland International Airport
178 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
212 miles, SE