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Clatskanie, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Wahkiakum County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,198 Population 1,691/sq mi density
$81,307 Median Income $35,001 per capita
$300,000 Home Value $394,015 Zillow
$761 Median Rent 47.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 237 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$81,307 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $761/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
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: $394,015
Median Rent
$761/mo
35% below
47.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
3,496/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
57% below
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
5% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
237 sunny days/yr

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
86%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clatskanie a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 3.1% (14% below 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 $394,015. 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.

Safety & Crime

Clatskanie reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,496/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population2,198
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density1,691/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,307
Per Capita$35,001
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$133M
Avg Weekly Wage$867

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$761
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$394,015
Housing Units921
Rent Burden47.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property3,496/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary974/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days237/yr
Rain54.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
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.
29.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.