La Grande, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
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
262 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$245,884 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
40 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$559,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$676 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,044 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pierce County
5
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
4
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pierce County
7
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
7
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 11 33 37
Feb 7 24 38
Mar 7 21 41
Apr 5 14 45
May 4 5 52
Jun 3 1 57
Jul 1 0 62
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 3 0 57
Oct 6 4 48
Nov 12 25 40
Dec 11 33 35

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

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 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 5%

Schools

Eatonville Middle School
4 miles, NE 3.2 star
New Beginnings
4 miles, NE

Colleges

Pierce College-Puyallup
24 miles, NE 1.9 star
Pacific Lutheran University
24 miles, N 2.8 star
Clover Park Technical College
27 miles, N 1.4 star
Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom
28 miles, N 1.9 star

Hospitals

Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital
25 miles, N 2.3 star
St Clare Hospital
26 miles, N 2.3 star

Airports

Portland International Airport
86 miles, SW 3.7 star
Bellingham International Airport
137 miles, N 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
155 miles, SE 1 star