Hoquiam, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
8,792 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,754 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$196,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$557 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$816 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Grays Harbor County
3
Aberdeen Urban 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

Grays Harbor County
6
Aberdeen Urban Area
6
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 10 1 41
Feb 7 1 42
Mar 7 0 45
Apr 5 0 49
May 3 0 54
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 1 0 62
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 2 0 59
Oct 6 0 51
Nov 11 0 44
Dec 9 1 40

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 9%

Schools

Hoquiam High School
<1 miles, N 2.8 star
Hoquiam Middle School
<1 miles, NE 1.9 star
Central Elementary School
1 miles, E 1.9 star

Colleges

Grays Harbor College
5 miles, SE 1.4 star
The Evergreen State College
44 miles, E 1.4 star
South Puget Sound Community College
46 miles, E 1.4 star

Hospitals

Grays Harbor Community Hospital
3 miles, E 2.3 star
Willapa Harbor Hospital
22 miles, S 3.2 star

Airports

Portland International Airport
115 miles, S 3.7 star
Bellingham International Airport
141 miles, NE 1.4 star
Mahlon Sweet Field
200 miles, S 1.4 star