West Clarkston-Highland, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
5,678 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,406 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$253,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$445 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$975 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Asotin County
2
Lewiston Metro Area
2
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Asotin County
4
Lewiston Metro Area
5
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 10 32
Feb 1 6 34
Mar 2 4 40
Apr 2 2 46
May 2 0 53
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 1 0 68
Aug 1 0 67
Sep 1 0 59
Oct 1 0 48
Nov 2 5 37
Dec 2 9 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 8%

Schools

Highland Elementary
<1 miles, N 1.9 star
Special Services
<1 miles, NE
Educational Opportunity Center
<1 miles, NE 2.8 star

Colleges

Lewis-Clark State College
2 miles, E 1.9 star
University of Idaho
23 miles, NE 2.3 star

Hospitals

Tri-State Memorial Hospital
<1 miles, E 4.1 star
St Joseph Regional Medical Center
2 miles, E 2.3 star
Pullman Regional Hospital
22 miles, N 4.1 star
Gritman Medical Center
23 miles, NE 4.1 star

Airports

Spokane International Airport
87 miles, N 1.9 star
Tri-Cities Airport
98 miles, W 1 star
Missoula International Airport
145 miles, E 1.4 star