Skamania County

WA · Pop. 12,873 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Skamania County is a rural county in WA with a population of approximately 12,873.

$/Acre: $658

Property Tax: 0.45%

Growing Season: 169 days

Broadband: 48%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 7.7/sq mi

Pros

Scenic beauty, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited services, Remote location

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.45%

Local Sales Tax0.3%

Combined Sales Tax6.28%

Cost of Living Index110.2

Median Household Income$58,765

Poverty Rate13.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$658

Median Home Price$89K

Acres for Sale1246

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season169 days

Annual Rainfall38.4 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,500 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)156 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceVery rare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K286

Property Crime /100K301

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital9.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage48%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyWeak