Beacon Hill, 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
8/10
home
Housing
6/10
visibility
Safety
7/10
local_library
Schools
3/10
local_airport
Airports
5/10
school
Colleges
1/10
accessibility
Hospitals
1/10
- 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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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- 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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Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
- local_airport Airports
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Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
- 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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Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.
Residents
Population
1,978
332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.2 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.0%
64% (US)
College-Educated
13.6%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$82,639
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.1%
88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.0%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$363,500
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$578
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$689
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.9%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Cowlitz County
3
Longview-Kelso Metro Area
3
Washington
3
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Cowlitz County
5
Longview-Kelso Metro Area
5
Washington
6
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | 2 | 42 |
| Feb | 8 | 1 | 43 |
| Mar | 8 | 0 | 46 |
| Apr | 6 | 0 | 49 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 54 |
| Jun | 3 | 0 | 57 |
| Jul | 1 | 0 | 63 |
| Aug | 1 | 0 | 63 |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 60 |
| Oct | 6 | 0 | 53 |
| Nov | 12 | 0 | 46 |
| Dec | 11 | 1 | 41 |
Hazards
Excessive Heat Risk
Inland Flood Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.
Liberal (49%) (46%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 55%Schools
Beacon Hill Elementary
<1 miles, N
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2.8
Barnes Elementary
1 miles, S
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1.9
Montessori Childrens House of Long View
1 miles, W
Columbia Heights Elementary
1 miles, SW
•
2.3
Colleges
Lower Columbia College
2 miles, SW
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1.4
Stylemaster College of Hair Design
2 miles, SW
•
1
Centralia College
38 miles, N
•
1.4
Centralia Beauty College
38 miles, N
Hospitals
Peacehealth St John Medical Center
3 miles, SW
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3.2
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
34 miles, S
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5
Providence Centralia Hospital
38 miles, N
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4.1
Arbor Health Morton Hospital
40 miles, E
Airports
Portland International Airport
43 miles, S
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3.7
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
93 miles, NE
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4.1
Mahlon Sweet Field
142 miles, SW
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1.4
Roberts Field
158 miles, S
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1.4