Clatskanie, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
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
2,198 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,307 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$300,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$645 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$722 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Columbia County
2
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Metro Area
3
Oregon
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Columbia County
2
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Metro Area
5
Oregon
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 10 2 41
Feb 8 1 43
Mar 8 1 46
Apr 6 0 49
May 4 0 53
Jun 3 0 58
Jul 1 0 63
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 6 0 52
Nov 12 0 45
Dec 11 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 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 8%

Schools

Piercing Arrow Private School
<1 miles, E 3.2 star
Clatskanie Elementary School
<1 miles, SW 2.3 star
Clatskanie Middle/High School
<1 miles, W 1.9 star
Mist Elementary School
8 miles, SW 3.2 star

Colleges

Lower Columbia College
13 miles, E 1.4 star
Clatsop Community College
30 miles, NW 1.4 star
Pacific University
41 miles, S 2.3 star

Hospitals

Peacehealth St John Medical Center
13 miles, E 3.2 star
Columbia Memorial Hospital
30 miles, NW 3.2 star
Providence Seaside Hospital
35 miles, W 4.1 star
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
38 miles, SE 5 star

Airports

Portland International Airport
46 miles, S 3.7 star
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
102 miles, NE 4.1 star
Mahlon Sweet Field
137 miles, SW 1.4 star
Roberts Field
162 miles, S 1.4 star