Klickitat County

WA · Pop. 167,013 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Klickitat County is a mixed county in WA with a population of approximately 167,013.

$/Acre: $14,965

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 158 days

Broadband: 49%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 245.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax1.89%

Combined Sales Tax8.39%

Cost of Living Index106

Median Household Income$48,554

Poverty Rate25%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$14,965

Median Home Price$766K

Acres for Sale428

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season158 days

Annual Rainfall47.5 inches

Avg Summer High74°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation4,245 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)199 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K334

Property Crime /100K425

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage49%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyWeak