Big Lake, WA
Living in Big Lake
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
22
Public Transit
1
Affordability
35
Public Safety
88
Airports
67
Hospitals
57
Colleges
77
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
61
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.8k
Population
+21 (2010–19)
50 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
27%
College-Educated
-16% (2010–19)
65%
Family Households
-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years38%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate25%
Some College45%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$106k
Median Household Income
+$28k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
-5% (2010–19)
35 mi
Average Commute
86%
Lived Here Last Year
-13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K22%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Military2%
Sales and office25%
Service9%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$386k
Median Home Value
+$15k (2010–19)
34%
Built 2000 or Later
$950
Median Monthly Rent
+$521 (2010–19)
73%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 200932%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K24%
$500K to $749K15%
$750K to $999K7%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity41%
LP gas7%
Utility gas49%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Big Lake
United States45
Washington38
Mount Vernon Metro Area22
Skagit County22
Property Crime in Big Lake
United States48
Washington70
Mount Vernon Metro Area68
Skagit County68
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump42%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 6 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 8 | 1 |
| Dec | 39 | 6 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Big Lake
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding24
Coastal Flooding8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Big Lake, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Big Lake, WA
Immaculate Conception Regional School
5 miles, NW
Foothills Christian School
5 miles, NW
Mount Vernon Christian School
6 miles, W
Emerson High School
6 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Big Lake, WA
Western Washington University
27 miles, NW
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
43 miles, S
Bastyr University
45 miles, S
DigiPen Institute of Technology
48 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Big Lake, WA
Skagit Valley Hospital
5 miles, NW
Peacehealth United General Medical Center
8 miles, N
Cascade Valley Hospital
14 miles, S
Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital
17 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Big Lake, WA
Bellingham International Airport
32 miles, NW
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
65 miles, S
Portland International Airport
194 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
206 miles, SE