Altoona, WA
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
2/10
home
Housing
6/10
visibility
Safety
8/10
local_library
Schools
5/10
local_airport
Airports
6/10
school
Colleges
1/10
accessibility
Hospitals
3/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.
Residents
Population
46
332.4M (US)
Median Age
69.7 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0%
64% (US)
College-Educated
41.3%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$95,000
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0%
88% (US)
Average Commute
76 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$232,400
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$585
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,571
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Wahkiakum County
2
Washington
3
United States
4
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Wahkiakum County
3
Washington
6
United States
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | 1 | 42 |
| Feb | 9 | 1 | 43 |
| Mar | 9 | 0 | 46 |
| Apr | 7 | 0 | 49 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 54 |
| Jun | 2 | 0 | 58 |
| Jul | 1 | 0 | 62 |
| Aug | 2 | 0 | 62 |
| Sep | 2 | 0 | 59 |
| Oct | 8 | 0 | 52 |
| Nov | 14 | 0 | 45 |
| Dec | 13 | 1 | 40 |
Hazards
Coastal Flood Risk
Excessive Heat Risk
Inland Flood Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.
Liberal (44%) (50%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 55%Schools
Knappa High School
7 miles, SW
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3.2
Hilda Lahti Elementary School
7 miles, SW
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1.4
Astor Elementary School
10 miles, W
Naselle Homelink
11 miles, NW
Colleges
Clatsop Community College
11 miles, W
•
1.4
Lower Columbia College
34 miles, SE
•
1.4
Stylemaster College of Hair Design
34 miles, SE
•
1
Centralia College
44 miles, E
•
1.4
Hospitals
Columbia Memorial Hospital
11 miles, W
•
3.2
Ocean Beach Hospital
20 miles, NW
Providence Seaside Hospital
24 miles, SW
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4.1
Willapa Harbor Hospital
29 miles, N
•
3.2
Airports
Portland International Airport
68 miles, SE
•
3.7
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
102 miles, NE
•
4.1
Mahlon Sweet Field
150 miles, S
•
1.4
Bellingham International Airport
182 miles, NE
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1.4