At a Glance
Violent Crime
365/100K
6,322/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
27.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
237 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Cathlamet a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
East Cathlamet reports 365 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,322/100K.
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. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population667
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density390/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.8%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$30,246
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty27.2%
County GDP$133M
Avg Weekly Wage$867
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership96.0%
Zillow$413,291
Housing Units289
Rent Burden46.2%
Crime
F
Violent365/100K
Property6,322/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,037/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days237/yr
Rain54.7 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation375 ft
Education
C
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.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.