Cathlamet, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Wahkiakum County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
569 Population 1,116/sq mi density
$57,750 Median Income $34,534 per capita
$364,900 Home Value $420,989 Zillow
$1,050 Median Rent 35.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,750 median income, 1.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$364,900 home value, $1,050/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Cathlamet, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,750
23% below
$34,534 per capita
Home Value
$364,900
29% above
Zillow: $420,989
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
10% below
35.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
45% below
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Cathlamet Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cathlamet's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
77%
Home Value
129%
Rent
90%
Poverty
72%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cathlamet a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cathlamet residents earn a median household income of $57,750 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,534. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 132 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cathlamet is $364,900 , 29% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $420,989. Median rent is $1,050/month, with 35.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Education

18.7% of adults in Cathlamet hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cathlamet has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 79.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population569
Median Age57.3 yrs
Density1,116/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,750
Per Capita$34,534
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$133M
Avg Weekly Wage$867

Housing

B
Home Value$364,900
Rent$1,050
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$420,989
Housing Units295
Rent Burden35.2%

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,037/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain79.8 in/yr
Elevation57 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Cathlamet was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Southwest Washington Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.4% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.