Kalama, WA

Living in Kalama

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Bikeability 7
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Walkability 25
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Commute 53
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 60
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Public Safety 75
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Airports 90
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Hospitals 91
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Colleges 41
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Schools 49
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Residents

2.6k Population +540 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate31%
Some College43%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone12%

Economy

$63k Median Household Income +$18k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector64%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office27%
Service12%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$248k Median Home Value +$60k (2010–19)
25% Built 2000 or Later
$654 Median Monthly Rent -$162 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home18%
Boat, RV, etc2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier15%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity84%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas9%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Kalama

United States45
Washington38
Longview Metro Area31
Cowlitz County31

Property Crime in Kalama

United States48
Washington70
Longview Metro Area63
Cowlitz County63

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump57%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 10 2
Feb 42 7 1
Mar 46 7 1
Apr 49 5 0
May 54 4 0
Jun 59 3 0
Jul 64 1 0
Aug 64 1 0
Sep 60 2 0
Oct 52 5 0
Nov 44 11 0
Dec 39 10 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kalama

Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding22
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Kalama, WA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Kalama, WA

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St Rose School
10 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Kalama, WA

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Kalama, WA

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Airports

Airports near Kalama, WA

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Mahlon Sweet Field
132 miles, S
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Roberts Field
147 miles, SE