Klickitat, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Hood River County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
456 Population 485/sq mi density
$63,182 Median Income $25,596 per capita
$166,500 Home Value $421,402 Zillow
$931 Median Rent 29.1% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$63,182 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,500 home value, $931/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Klickitat, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,182
16% below
$25,596 per capita
Home Value
$166,500
41% below
Zillow: $421,402
Median Rent
$931/mo
20% below
29.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
84% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
200% above
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
5% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Klickitat Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
59%
Rent
80%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
300%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Klickitat 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

Klickitat residents earn a median household income of $63,182 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,596. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,494 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Klickitat is $166,500 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $421,402. Median rent is $931/month, with 29.1% 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 1951.

Education

5.4% of adults in Klickitat hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Klickitat has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population456
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density485/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,182
Per Capita$25,596
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$1,795M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004

Housing

A+
Home Value$166,500
Rent$931
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$421,402
Housing Units172
Rent Burden29.1%

Health

Obesity33.8%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death5,187/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain13.7 in/yr
Elevation690 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Klickitat was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.