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Mossyrock, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Lewis County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
980 Population 1,307/sq mi density
$43,281 Median Income $23,030 per capita
$196,700 Home Value $429,505 Zillow
$871 Median Rent 38.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$43,281 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$196,700 home value, $871/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Mossyrock, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,281
42% below
$23,030 per capita
Home Value
$196,700
30% below
Zillow: $429,505
Median Rent
$871/mo
25% below
38.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,426/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
81% below
73.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
23.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
253 sunny days/yr

How Mossyrock Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
70%
Rent
75%
Poverty
185%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mossyrock a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mossyrock residents earn a median household income of $43,281 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,030. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,236 business establishments, including 219 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mossyrock is $196,700 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $429,505. Median rent is $871/month, with 38.0% 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 1969.

Safety & Crime

Mossyrock reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,426/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

6.3% of adults in Mossyrock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 73.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mossyrock has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population980
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density1,307/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,281
Per Capita$23,030
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty23.0%
County GDP$5,122M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129

Housing

A
Home Value$196,700
Rent$871
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$429,505
Housing Units306
Rent Burden38.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,426/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary1,617/100K

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,177/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation658 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+73.8%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Commute18 min
Broadband70.6%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Mossyrock was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Southwest Washington Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 219 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.