Cougar, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car 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
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
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
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%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 5%

Schools

Yale Elementary
5 miles, W 3.2 star
Amboy Middle School
12 miles, SW 3.7 star
Green Mountain School
13 miles, W 2.8 star
Yacolt Primary
14 miles, SW 3.7 star

Colleges

Stylemaster College of Hair Design
31 miles, NW 1 star
Lower Columbia College
31 miles, NW 1.4 star
Charter College
31 miles, SW 1.4 star

Hospitals

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
28 miles, SW 5 star
Peacehealth St John Medical Center
31 miles, NW 3.2 star
Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center
32 miles, SW 3.2 star

Airports

Portland International Airport
35 miles, SW 3.7 star
Roberts Field
136 miles, S 1.4 star
Mahlon Sweet Field
140 miles, SW 1.4 star