At a Glance
Violent Crime
125/100K
1,762/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
39.5%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
226 sunny days/yr
How Cougar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cougar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cougar a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Cougar reports 125 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,762/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Cougar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cougar has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 115.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population32
Density55/mi²
Male / Female0% / 100%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans32.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$7,231M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$309,498
Housing Units26
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
F
Violent125/100K
Property1,762/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days226/yr
Rain115.3 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation575 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Broadband32.0%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Cougar was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Southwest Washington Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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