Skamania County, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
12,276 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$90,085 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$472,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$646 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$906 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Metro Area
3
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

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Metro Area
5
Washington
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 7 2 37
Feb 5 2 39
Mar 5 0 44
Apr 3 0 49
May 2 0 55
Jun 1 0 60
Jul 0 0 66
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 1 0 60
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 8 0 42
Dec 7 3 36

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 8%

Schools

Yale Elementary
21 miles, W 3.2 star
Trout Lake School
21 miles, SE 4.1 star
Trout Lake Elementary
21 miles, SE 3.7 star
Wind River Middle School
22 miles, S 1.4 star

Colleges

Charter College
38 miles, SW 1.4 star
Mt Hood Community College
41 miles, SW 1.4 star

Hospitals

Skyline Hospital
31 miles, SE

Airports

Portland International Airport
43 miles, W 3.7 star
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
100 miles, N 4.1 star
Roberts Field
128 miles, S 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
137 miles, E 1 star