At a Glance
Median Income
$103,438
$44,183 per capita
Home Value
$428,000
Zillow: $540,207
Violent Crime
98/100K
1,277/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
12.3% smoking rate
How Kalama Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kalama's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kalama 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
Kalama residents earn a median household income of $103,438 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,183. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,712 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kalama is $428,000 , 52% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $540,207. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Kalama reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,277/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Kalama hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kalama has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 22.
Data Overview
People
Population2,996
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density832/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,438
Per Capita$44,183
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$7,231M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300
Housing
A
Home Value$428,000
Rent
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$540,207
Housing Units1,362
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent98/100K
Property1,277/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain67.8 in/yr
AQI22 (Good)
Elevation359 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Kalama was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Southwest Washington Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.