Kelso, WA

Living in Kelso

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Bikeability 20
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Walkability 39
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Commute 70
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 86
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Public Safety 57
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Airports 92
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Hospitals 87
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Colleges 39
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Schools 31
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Residents

12k Population +146 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
10% College-Educated
62% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate39%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$39k Median Household Income +$3k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
78% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office19%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$148k Median Home Value +$4.7k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$673 Median Monthly Rent +$149 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home7%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier24%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity91%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas5%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Kelso

United States45
Washington38
Longview Metro Area31
Cowlitz County31

Property Crime in Kelso

United States48
Washington70
Longview Metro Area63
Cowlitz County63

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump52%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 11 2
Feb 43 8 1
Mar 46 8 1
Apr 49 6 0
May 54 4 0
Jun 58 3 0
Jul 63 1 0
Aug 63 1 0
Sep 60 3 0
Oct 53 6 0
Nov 46 12 0
Dec 41 11 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kelso

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding17
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Kelso, WA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Kelso, WA

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St Rose School
3 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Kelso, WA

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Kelso, WA

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Airports

Airports near Kelso, WA

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Mahlon Sweet Field
139 miles, S
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Roberts Field
154 miles, SE