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