The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Wahkiakum county is rated a 5. The average temperature during the month of June is 64.4℉ and the average temperature in January is 38.2℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 63% and the area covered by water is 7.83%. The overall influence score for Wahkiakum is 9.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Wahkiakum, Washington with a blue border. There are no significant USDA regional restrictions in this county. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.
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Wahkiakum County is located in the southwestern corner of Washington State, along the Columbia River. As of the 2019 census, the county has a population of approximately 4,000 people. The population is primarily white (97.1%) with a small percentage of American Indian or Alaska Native (1.1%), Asian (0.4%), and African American (0.2%) residents.
The median household income in Wahkiakum County is $45,764 and the median age is 47.7 years. The poverty rate is 11.6%, slightly higher than the state average of 9%. There are 13,207 housing units in the county, with a median value of $232,400 and a homeownership rate of 64%.
The top industries in Wahkiakum County are health care and social assistance, educational services, retail trade, construction and manufacturing. The unemployment rate as of July 2020 was 6.5%.
The natural beauty of Wahkiakum County makes it an attractive place to live, with its forests, wetlands, rivers and bays providing numerous outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, hiking and bird watching. The area also features several parks and wildlife refuges for visitors to explore.
State OfficeFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Washington
1835 Black Lake Blvd.
SW in Olympia,WA
(360) 704-7740
Western Area Housing Office, Olympia, WA has offices located in Mount Vernon & Port Angeles.
(360) 704-7760
Eastern Area Housing Office, Wenatchee, WA has offices in Spokane and Yakima
(509) 663-4019