Washington
Porter is a small town in Washington with a population of 130. Residents earn $105,859 per year, which is 41% above the national average.
Based on current data, Porter receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Porter stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Porter is $105,859, which is significantly higher than the national average — 41% above $75,149. This places Porter among higher-income communities. At 13.1%, unemployment is notably high. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Porter is $327,800, 16% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 79.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Porter experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 72.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $105,859 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $73,822 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $968 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,782 |
| Unemployment | 13.1% |
| 264% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 691 |
| County GDP | $1,033M |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Healthcare | 38 |
| Retail | 78 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,187 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.58% |
| Commute Time | 35.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $327,800 |
| 16% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,187 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.58% |
| Obesity | 36.2% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% |
| Depression | 26.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 63.9% |
| Premature Death | 10,076/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 72.0 inches |
| 90% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 293 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9487°N, 123.2802°W |
| County FIPS | 53049 |
Winner: Republican by 1.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.2% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 71.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Retail Stores | 78 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 35.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |