Ocosta, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
167 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
42.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$39,688 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
70.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
22.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$111,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$511 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$828 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
81.7% 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 42
Feb 7 1 43
Mar 7 0 46
Apr 5 0 49
May 3 0 54
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 1 0 61
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 2 0 59
Oct 6 0 52
Nov 11 0 45
Dec 9 1 41

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (50%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, WA State Legislative District 19, WA State Legislative District 19, WA
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Schools

Ocosta Elementary School
4 miles, W • 2.8 star
Ocosta Junior - Senior High
4 miles, W • 2.8 star
Ocean Shores Elementary
9 miles, N • 3.2 star
Hoquiam High School
9 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Grays Harbor College
12 miles, E • 1.4 star
Clatsop Community College
50 miles, S • 1.4 star
The Evergreen State College
51 miles, E • 1.4 star
Centralia College
52 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Grays Harbor Community Hospital
11 miles, E • 2.3 star
Willapa Harbor Hospital
19 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Portland International Airport
113 miles, S • 3.7 star
Bellingham International Airport
149 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Mahlon Sweet Field
195 miles, S • 1.4 star
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