Bingen, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
865 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$82,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$333,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$601 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,452 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Klickitat County
1
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

Klickitat County
2
Washington
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 5 37
Feb 5 4 40
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 2 0 50
May 2 0 57
Jun 2 0 63
Jul 1 0 69
Aug 1 0 68
Sep 1 0 62
Oct 2 0 52
Nov 7 2 43
Dec 7 5 36

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 32%
Hillary Clinton 58%
Other 10%

Schools

World Class Academy
1 miles, N 5 star
Hulan L Whitson Elem
1 miles, N 1.9 star
Columbia High School
2 miles, N 4.1 star

Colleges

Columbia Gorge Community College
16 miles, SE 1.4 star
Mt Hood Community College
47 miles, W 1.4 star
Charter College
50 miles, W 1.4 star
University of Western States
52 miles, W 2.8 star

Hospitals

Skyline Hospital
<1 miles, NE
Mid-Columbia Medical Center
17 miles, SE 4.1 star

Airports

Portland International Airport
55 miles, W 3.7 star
Roberts Field
102 miles, S 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
119 miles, E 1 star
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
126 miles, N 4.1 star