McChord AFB, WA
Living in McChord AFB
Bikeability
65
Walkability
43
Commute
99
Public Transit
19
Affordability
36
Public Safety
42
Airports
97
Hospitals
35
Colleges
66
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
23
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
3.4k
Population
+257 (2010–19)
23 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
27%
College-Educated
-2% (2010–19)
97%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years32%
15 to 34 years54%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years<1%
75 years and over<1%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black6%
Caucasian52%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Multiracial7%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian2%
Education
Less than high school1%
High school graduate22%
Some College49%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household97%
Householder living alone3%
Householder not living alone<1%
Economy
$56k
Median Household Income
+$12k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
-10% (2010–19)
17 mi
Average Commute
57%
Lived Here Last Year
-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K36%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector41%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Military29%
Sales and office8%
Service8%
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked3%
Worked at home1%
Housing
-
Median Home Value
34%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.7k
Median Monthly Rent
+$358 (2010–19)
-
Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached65%
1 unit, detached24%
Multiple units7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later17%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
House Heating Type
Electricity84%
Utility gas15%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in McChord AFB
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
Pierce County55
Property Crime in McChord AFB
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
Pierce County77
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump32%
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 McChord AFB
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding22
Coastal Flooding9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near McChord AFB, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near McChord AFB, WA
St Frances Cabrini School
2 miles, NW
Imagination School
3 miles, E
Parkland Lutheran Church & School
3 miles, E
Faith Lutheran School
4 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near McChord AFB, WA
Pacific Lutheran University
3 miles, E
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 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 McChord AFB, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
23 miles, N
Portland International Airport
107 miles, S
Bellingham International Airport
115 miles, N
Tri-Cities Airport
171 miles, E