Cougar, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Cowlitz County County

5.0 /5.0

A+ Excellent

32 Population 55/sq mi density

53°F Avg Temperature

A+

Overall

5.0 / 5.0

Strong

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Cougar, WA

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+

0.0%

100% below

100.0% high school+

Obesity Rate

39.5%

23% above

13.9% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

53°F

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)

Bachelor's

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

Is Cougar a Good Place to Live?

A+

5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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. Annual precipitation totals 115.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 22.

Data Overview

People

Population32

Density55/mi²

Male / Female0% / 100%

Foreign Born0.0%

Veterans0.0%

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership100.0%

Zillow$291,710

Housing Units26

Rent Burden30.1%

Health

Obesity39.5%

Diabetes8.4%

Smoking13.9%

Heart Disease4.9%

Premature Death9,701/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Rain115.3 in/yr

AQI22 (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%

Broadband3.1%

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.

3.1% of the population has a disability.

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.