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