Island County

WA · Pop. 168,458 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Island County is a suburban county in WA with a population of approximately 168,458.

$/Acre: $4,813

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 150 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 95.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax1.58%

Combined Sales Tax8.08%

Cost of Living Index103.3

Median Household Income$42,500

Poverty Rate20.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,813

Median Home Price$345K

Acres for Sale2664

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season150 days

Annual Rainfall37.1 inches

Avg Summer High73°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,991 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)266 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K397

Property Crime /100K520

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyModerate