Kelso, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Cowlitz County County

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

12,697 Population 1,560/sq mi density

$59,462 Median Income $29,002 per capita

$302,300 Home Value $382,455 Zillow

$1,131 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 240 sunny days/yr

267 Violent Crime/100K 3,173 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.6 / 5.0

$59,462 median income, 2.8% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.8 / 5.0

$302,300 home value, $1,131/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

267 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.9 / 5.0

11.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Kelso (17)

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

National Historic Site

Located on the north bank of the Columbia River, in sight of snowy mountain peaks and a vibrant urban landscape, this park has a rich cultural past. From a frontier fur trading post, to a powerful military legacy, the magic of flight, and the origin of the American Pacific Northwest, history is shar...

Entrance: $10

Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Biking, Guided Tours, Living History, Reenactments, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Playground, Wildlife Watchin...

Weather: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is located in a mild, temperate climate. However, in the case of severe weather, park alerts posted on the park's website will provide information about emer...

https://www.nps.gov/fova/index.htm

Ike Kinswa

State Park

452 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Jackson House

State Park

1 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Lake Sylvia

State Park

248 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Lewis & Clark

State Park

627 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Matilda N. Jackson

State Park

5 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Millersylvania Memorial

State Park

903 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Monticello Convention Site

State Park

Open Access

Entrance: $0

Nisqually

State Park

1,219 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Paradise Point

State Park

101 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Rainbow Falls

State Park

131 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Schafer

State Park

122 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Seaquest

State Park

505 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Tilton River

State Park

102 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

WA State Parks Headquarters

State Park

2 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Washougal River

State Park

467 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Willie Keil's Grave

State Park

Open Access

Entrance: $0