Fords Prairie, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Wahkiakum County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,762 Population 472/sq mi density
$55,556 Median Income $34,734 per capita
$297,400 Home Value $388,069 Zillow
$1,196 Median Rent 48.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$55,556 median income, 8.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$297,400 home value, $1,196/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Fords Prairie, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,556
26% below
$34,734 per capita
Home Value
$297,400
5% above
Zillow: $388,069
Median Rent
$1,196/mo
3% above
48.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
33% below
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
139% above
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
34% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Fords Prairie Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
105%
Rent
103%
Poverty
63%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
239%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fords Prairie a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fords Prairie residents earn a median household income of $55,556 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,734. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% 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 Fords Prairie is $297,400 , 5% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $388,069. Median rent is $1,196/month, with 48.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Education

22.5% of adults in Fords Prairie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fords Prairie has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,762
Median Age52.9 yrs
Density472/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,556
Per Capita$34,734
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$133M
Avg Weekly Wage$867

Housing

B+
Home Value$297,400
Rent$1,196
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$388,069
Housing Units1,116
Rent Burden48.1%

Health

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death6,037/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
Elevation166 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute19 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Fords Prairie was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.2% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.