East Cathlamet, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Wahkiakum County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
667 Population 390/sq mi density
51°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

East Cathlamet, WA

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
27.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How East Cathlamet Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
219%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Cathlamet a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

13.1% of adults in East Cathlamet hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Cathlamet 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 79.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population667
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density390/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.8%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$30,246
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty27.2%
County GDP$133M
Avg Weekly Wage$867

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership96.0%
Zillow$413,291
Housing Units289
Rent Burden46.2%

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,037/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain79.8 in/yr
Elevation375 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute28 min
Broadband77.8%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in East Cathlamet was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Southwest Washington Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.