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Fords Prairie, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Wahkiakum County County
Fords Prairie, WA
At a Glance
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)
Is Fords Prairie a Good Place to Live?
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 4.6% (28% 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.
Safety & Crime
Fords Prairie reports 486 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,173/100K.
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. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.