Columbia County

WA · Pop. 81,874 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Columbia County is a suburban county in WA with a population of approximately 81,874.

$/Acre: $2,894

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 178 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 63.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax0.26%

Combined Sales Tax6.76%

Cost of Living Index108.7

Median Household Income$93,151

Poverty Rate16.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,894

Median Home Price$202K

Acres for Sale3282

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season178 days

Annual Rainfall56.9 inches

Avg Summer High77°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,494 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)267 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K484

Property Crime /100K599

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyModerate