Cowlitz County

WA · Pop. 159,860 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Cowlitz County is a mixed county in WA with a population of approximately 159,860.

$/Acre: $11,378

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 216 days

Broadband: 38%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 451.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax0.29%

Combined Sales Tax6.79%

Cost of Living Index101.7

Median Household Income$77,735

Poverty Rate25.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$11,378

Median Home Price$733K

Acres for Sale4590

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season216 days

Annual Rainfall69.6 inches

Avg Summer High77°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,697 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)330 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K421

Property Crime /100K393

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage38%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby58%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyWeak