At a Glance
Median Income
$132,792
$79,349 per capita
Home Value
$331,100
Zillow: $409,261
Violent Crime
111/100K
1,672/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
226 sunny days/yr
How Chinook Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chinook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chinook 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
Chinook residents earn a median household income of $132,792 , which is 77% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $79,349. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,939 business establishments, including 290 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chinook is $331,100 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $409,261. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Chinook reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,672/100K.
Education
10.3% of adults in Chinook hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chinook has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population557
Median Age53.7 yrs
Density551/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$132,792
Per Capita$79,349
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,638M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$331,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$409,261
Housing Units291
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent111/100K
Property1,672/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,302/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days226/yr
Rain70.3 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation13 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Chinook was built in 1952.
17.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Astoria Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 290 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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