Wahkiakum County

WA · Pop. 150,270 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Wahkiakum County is a mixed county in WA with a population of approximately 150,270.

$/Acre: $7,395

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 190 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 149.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax1.42%

Combined Sales Tax7.92%

Cost of Living Index102.1

Median Household Income$94,469

Poverty Rate25.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,395

Median Home Price$408K

Acres for Sale2412

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season190 days

Annual Rainfall59.5 inches

Avg Summer High70°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,322 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado1/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)210 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K361

Property Crime /100K266

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyWeak