Thurston County

WA · Pop. 7,900 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Thurston County is a rural county in WA with a population of approximately 7,900.

$/Acre: $1,421

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 201 days

Broadband: 49%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax1.52%

Combined Sales Tax8.02%

Cost of Living Index112.2

Median Household Income$50,105

Poverty Rate14.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,421

Median Home Price$329K

Acres for Sale3210

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season201 days

Annual Rainfall13.5 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,885 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado1/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)154 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K570

Property Crime /100K560

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital25.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage49%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby58%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyStrong