Knappa, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Wahkiakum County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
922 Population 445/sq mi density
$85,357 Median Income $35,258 per capita
$409,700 Home Value $466,664 Zillow
$986 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$85,357 median income, 2.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$409,700 home value, $986/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Knappa, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,357
14% above
$35,258 per capita
Home Value
$409,700
45% above
Zillow: $466,664
Median Rent
$986/mo
15% below
30.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
65% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Knappa Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
114%
Home Value
145%
Rent
85%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Knappa a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Knappa residents earn a median household income of $85,357 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,258. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 132 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Knappa is $409,700 , 45% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $466,664. Median rent is $986/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Education

11.7% of adults in Knappa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Knappa has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 70.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population922
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density445/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,357
Per Capita$35,258
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$133M
Avg Weekly Wage$867

Housing

B+
Home Value$409,700
Rent$986
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$466,664
Housing Units438
Rent Burden30.7%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death6,037/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain70.3 in/yr
Elevation106 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Knappa was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Astoria Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.