Cougar, WA
Livability
directions_bike
Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
10/10
home
Housing
6/10
visibility
Safety
8/10
local_library
Schools
6/10
local_airport
Airports
5/10
school
Colleges
3/10
accessibility
Hospitals
8/10
- 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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Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
- 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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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- 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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Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
- 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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Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.
Residents
Population
32
332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.0 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0%
64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$82,500
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0%
88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$342,600
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$582
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$772
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.1%
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 | 5 | 36 |
| Feb | 7 | 2 | 38 |
| Mar | 7 | 1 | 43 |
| Apr | 5 | 0 | 47 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 54 |
| Jun | 2 | 0 | 58 |
| Jul | 1 | 0 | 65 |
| Aug | 1 | 0 | 65 |
| Sep | 2 | 0 | 58 |
| Oct | 5 | 0 | 50 |
| Nov | 11 | 1 | 41 |
| Dec | 10 | 5 | 35 |
Hazards
Excessive Heat Risk
Inland Flood Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.
Liberal (46%) (48%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 57%Schools
Yale Elementary
5 miles, W
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3.2
Amboy Middle School
12 miles, SW
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3.7
Green Mountain School
13 miles, W
•
2.8
Yacolt Primary
14 miles, SW
•
3.7
Colleges
Stylemaster College of Hair Design
31 miles, NW
•
1
Lower Columbia College
31 miles, NW
•
1.4
Charter College
31 miles, SW
•
1.4
Aveda Institute Portland-Vancouver Campus
32 miles, SW
Hospitals
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
28 miles, SW
•
5
Peacehealth St John Medical Center
31 miles, NW
•
3.2
Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center
32 miles, SW
•
3.2
Arbor Health Morton Hospital
35 miles, NE
Airports
Portland International Airport
35 miles, SW
•
3.7
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
97 miles, N
•
4.1
Roberts Field
136 miles, S
•
1.4
Mahlon Sweet Field
140 miles, SW
•
1.4