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Packwood, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Skamania County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
118 Population 118/sq mi density
$277,700 Home Value $444,022 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 237 sunny days/yr
179 Violent Crime/100K 2,957 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Packwood, WA

At a Glance

Home Value
$277,700
1% below
Zillow: $444,022
Violent Crime
179/100K
53% below
2,957/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
237 sunny days/yr

How Packwood Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
99%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Packwood a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Packwood is $277,700 , 1% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $444,022. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Safety & Crime

Packwood reports 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,957/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Packwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Packwood has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population118
Median Age63.6 yrs
Density118/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$49,932
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$432M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,063

Housing

Home Value$277,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$444,022
Housing Units161
Rent Burden28.2%

Crime

F
Violent179/100K
Property2,957/100K

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,866/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days237/yr
Rain58.4 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation1,053 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Broadband73.0%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Packwood was built in 1957.
54.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.