Klickitat County, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
23,082 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,400 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$388,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$536 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$839 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.9% 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 4 5 34
Feb 3 3 37
Mar 2 0 43
Apr 1 0 49
May 1 0 56
Jun 1 0 62
Jul 0 0 68
Aug 0 0 68
Sep 0 0 61
Oct 1 0 50
Nov 4 1 40
Dec 5 5 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, WA State Legislative District 14, WA State Legislative District 14, WA
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Schools

Goldendale Middle School
4 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Goldendale Primary School
4 miles, SW • 1.9 star

Colleges

Columbia Gorge Community College
28 miles, W • 1.4 star
Heritage University
39 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Perry Technical Institute
50 miles, NE • 3.2 star

Hospitals

Mid-Columbia Medical Center
27 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Skyline Hospital
35 miles, W

Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
84 miles, E • 1 star
Portland International Airport
90 miles, W • 3.7 star
Roberts Field
113 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
131 miles, N • 4.1 star