Clatskanie, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Wahkiakum County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,198 Population 1,691/sq mi density
$81,307 Median Income $35,001 per capita
$300,000 Home Value $405,856 Zillow
$761 Median Rent 47.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$81,307 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $761/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Clatskanie, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,307
8% above
$35,001 per capita
Home Value
$300,000
6% above
Zillow: $405,856
Median Rent
$761/mo
35% below
47.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
57% below
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
5% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Clatskanie Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
108%
Home Value
106%
Rent
65%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
167%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clatskanie a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clatskanie residents earn a median household income of $81,307 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,001. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% 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 Clatskanie is $300,000 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $405,856. Median rent is $761/month, with 47.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Education

14.6% of adults in Clatskanie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clatskanie 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 54.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,198
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density1,691/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans17.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$81,307
Per Capita$35,001
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$133M
Avg Weekly Wage$867

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$761
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$405,856
Housing Units921
Rent Burden47.4%

Health

Obesity33.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,037/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain54.7 in/yr
Elevation21 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Broadband81.7%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Clatskanie was founded in 1891.
The median home in Clatskanie was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Southwest Washington Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.8% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.