Columbia County, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
3,996 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,528 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$256,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$530 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$749 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Washington
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 2 34
Feb 1 2 37
Mar 1 1 44
Apr 1 0 50
May 1 0 58
Jun 1 0 64
Jul 0 0 72
Aug 0 0 71
Sep 1 0 62
Oct 1 0 51
Nov 2 1 41
Dec 1 3 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, WA State Legislative District 9, WA State Legislative District 9, WA
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Schools

Dayton High School
3 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Dayton Middle School
3 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Dayton Elementary School
4 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Waitsburg High School
12 miles, W • 3.7 star

Colleges

Walla Walla Community College
23 miles, W • 1.9 star
Whitman College
25 miles, W • 3.2 star
Walla Walla University
28 miles, W • 2.8 star
Lewis-Clark State College
43 miles, E • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Tri-State Memorial Hospital
42 miles, E • 4.1 star

Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
58 miles, W • 1 star
Spokane International Airport
93 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Missoula International Airport
186 miles, E • 1.4 star