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Grays River, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Wahkiakum County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
190 Population 9/sq mi density
$70,417 Median Income $43,991 per capita
52°F Avg Temperature 226 sunny days/yr
109 Violent Crime/100K 2,170 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$70,417 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
109 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Grays River, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,417
6% below
$43,991 per capita
Violent Crime
109/100K
71% below
2,170/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.6%
71% above
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
226 sunny days/yr

How Grays River Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
94%
Poverty
84%
Bachelor's
171%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
29%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grays River a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grays River residents earn a median household income of $70,417 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,991. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 132 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Grays River reports 109 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,170/100K.

Education

57.6% of adults in Grays River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% above the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Grays River has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 103.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population190
Median Age61.4 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,417
Per Capita$43,991
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$133M
Avg Weekly Wage$867

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$380,890
Housing Units110
Rent Burden46.2%

Crime

F
Violent109/100K
Property2,170/100K

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,037/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days226/yr
Rain103.6 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation432 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.6%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+19.1%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Grays River was built in 1962.
58.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Astoria Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.