Carson, WA
Living in Carson
Bikeability
45
Walkability
52
Commute
36
Public Transit
20
Affordability
62
Public Safety
87
Airports
77
Hospitals
94
Colleges
39
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
14
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.8k
Population
+534 (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
-5 (2010–19)
16%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
80%
Family Households
+14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Native American4%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate37%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$56k
Median Household Income
+$11k (2010–19)
80%
Above Poverty
-8% (2010–19)
31 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K23%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector80%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office12%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$228k
Median Home Value
+$22k (2010–19)
11%
Built 2000 or Later
$752
Median Monthly Rent
+$264 (2010–19)
56%
Owner-Occupied
-25% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home36%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197939%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K23%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity47%
LP gas3%
Utility gas31%
Wood19%
Crime
Violent Crime in Carson
United States45
Washington38
Portland Metro Area36
Skamania County10
Property Crime in Carson
United States48
Washington70
Portland Metro Area63
Skamania County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 8 | 3 |
| Feb | 39 | 6 | 3 |
| Mar | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 9 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 8 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Carson
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding19
Tornado2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Carson, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Carson, WA
Mid-Columbia Adventist Christian School
15 miles, E
Bright Beginnings
15 miles, E
Horizon Christian School
15 miles, E
World Class Academy
17 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Carson, WA
University of Western States
36 miles, W
Birthingway College of Midwifery
39 miles, SW
Multnomah University
39 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Carson, WA
Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital
15 miles, E
Skyline Hospital
18 miles, E
Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
32 miles, SW
Mid-Columbia Medical Center
34 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Carson, WA
Portland International Airport
38 miles, W
Roberts Field
108 miles, S
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
121 miles, N
Mahlon Sweet Field
130 miles, SW