Ryderwood, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
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
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
367 332.4M (US)
Median Age
75.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,579 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$196,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$400 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$968 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
94.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 12 1 41
Feb 9 1 43
Mar 8 0 46
Apr 6 0 49
May 4 0 53
Jun 3 0 58
Jul 1 0 62
Aug 2 0 63
Sep 3 0 59
Oct 6 0 52
Nov 13 0 45
Dec 12 1 40

Hazards

Excessive Heat 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 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 4%

Schools

Castle Rock High School
9 miles, S 3.2 star
Winlock Miller Elementary
10 miles, NE 1.4 star
Winolequa Learning Academy
10 miles, NE 3.2 star
Castle Rock Middle School
10 miles, S 2.8 star

Colleges

Lower Columbia College
17 miles, S 1.4 star
Centralia College
24 miles, NE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Peacehealth St John Medical Center
18 miles, S 3.2 star
Providence Centralia Hospital
24 miles, NE 4.1 star
Columbia Memorial Hospital
39 miles, W 3.2 star

Airports

Portland International Airport
58 miles, S 3.7 star
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
82 miles, NE 4.1 star
Mahlon Sweet Field
156 miles, SW 1.4 star
Bellingham International Airport
169 miles, NE 1.4 star