Carter Lake, McChord AFB, WA
Living in Carter Lake
Bikeability
67
Walkability
80
Commute
60
Public Transit
57
Affordability
100
Public Safety
35
Airports
97
Hospitals
35
Colleges
66
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
23
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
18k
Population
-2.6k (2010–19)
32 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
-1% (2010–19)
62%
Family Households
+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years40%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black9%
Caucasian50%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial8%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian5%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$47k
Median Household Income
+$14k (2010–19)
78%
Above Poverty
26 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation4%
Walked8%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$138k
Median Home Value
-$20k (2010–19)
11%
Built 2000 or Later
$870
Median Monthly Rent
+$209 (2010–19)
28%
Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached34%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K8%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity81%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas17%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Carter Lake
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
Pierce County55
Property Crime in Carter Lake
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
Pierce County77
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump34%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 41 | 7 | 1 |
Feb | 42 | 5 | 2 |
Mar | 45 | 5 | 1 |
Apr | 49 | 4 | 0 |
May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
Jun | 60 | 2 | 0 |
Jul | 65 | 1 | 0 |
Aug | 65 | 1 | 0 |
Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 44 | 8 | 1 |
Dec | 39 | 6 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Carter Lake
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding22
Coastal Flooding9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Carter Lake, McChord AFB, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Carter Lake, McChord AFB, WA
St Frances Cabrini School
2 miles, N
Imagination School
2 miles, E
Parkland Lutheran Church & School
3 miles, E
Faith Lutheran School
4 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Carter Lake, McChord AFB, WA
Pacific Lutheran University
3 miles, NE
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
8 miles, N
Northwest College of Art & Design
9 miles, N
University of Puget Sound
9 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Carter Lake, McChord AFB, WA
St Clare Hospital
2 miles, N
Madigan AMC (FT Lewis)
3 miles, SW
St Joseph Medical Center
8 miles, N
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
9 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Carter Lake, McChord AFB, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
24 miles, N
Portland International Airport
107 miles, S
Bellingham International Airport
115 miles, N
Tri-Cities Airport
171 miles, E