Bucoda, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
511 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$219,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$471 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$881 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Thurston County
3
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater 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

Thurston County
6
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater Metro Area
6
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 10 25 37
Feb 7 19 38
Mar 7 18 41
Apr 4 13 45
May 3 4 51
Jun 3 1 55
Jul 1 0 60
Aug 1 0 61
Sep 3 0 56
Oct 6 4 48
Nov 11 23 40
Dec 10 26 35

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 6%

Schools

Tenino High School
4 miles, NE 3.7 star
Tenino Elementary School
5 miles, NE 2.8 star
Tenino Middle School
5 miles, NE 2.8 star

Colleges

Centralia College
7 miles, SW 1.4 star
South Puget Sound Community College
16 miles, N 1.4 star
Saint Martin's University
17 miles, NE 2.8 star

Hospitals

Providence Centralia Hospital
8 miles, SW 4.1 star
Capital Medical Center
18 miles, N 4.1 star
Providence St Peter Hospital
18 miles, NE 3.2 star

Airports

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
52 miles, NE 4.1 star
Portland International Airport
84 miles, S 3.7 star
Bellingham International Airport
139 miles, NE 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
182 miles, SE 1 star