Pacific County

WA · Pop. 22,848 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Pacific County is a rural county in WA with a population of approximately 22,848.

$/Acre: $1,089
Property Tax: 0.76%
Growing Season: 197 days
Broadband: 68%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 16/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good fishing, Long growing season

Cons

Limited services

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.76%
Local Sales Tax0.52%
Combined Sales Tax6.62%
Cost of Living Index101.8
Median Household Income$55,254
Poverty Rate14.8%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,089
Median Home Price$131K
Acres for Sale1984
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season197 days
Annual Rainfall59.3 inches
Avg Summer High74°F
Avg Winter Low27°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,956 ft
Top CropsBerries

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado1/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)204 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.4
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K501
Property Crime /100K503
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.8 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town14 miles
Nearest City38 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby40%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%
Ag EconomyModerate