Washington
Ilwaco is a small town in Washington with a population of 1,418. Residents earn $97,541 per year, which is 30% above the national average.
Based on current data, Ilwaco receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates. Ilwaco offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ilwaco is $97,541, 30% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ilwaco is $355,400, 26% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,250 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Ilwaco is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 111 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,672 per 100,000, near the national average.
27.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Ilwaco experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 78.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 93.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.9% |
| 49% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $97,541 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,506 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $968 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,782 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 691 |
| County GDP | $1,033M |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Healthcare | 38 |
| Retail | 78 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,187 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.46% |
| Commute Time | 14.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |
| Census Median | $355,400 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $388,460 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,250 |
| 7% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,187 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.46% |
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.4% |
| Depression | 28.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.2% |
| Premature Death | 10,076/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Total Violent | 111.5/100K |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 111.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,672.2/100K |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 223.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,003.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 445.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 78.5 inches |
| 107% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 104 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 692/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3127°N, 124.0267°W |
| County FIPS | 53049 |
Winner: Republican by 1.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.2% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 692/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Retail Stores | 78 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 14.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |