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Ryderwood, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Wahkiakum County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
367 Population 2,294/sq mi density
$36,579 Median Income $29,462 per capita
$196,800 Home Value $258,074 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 237 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$36,579 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$196,800 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Ryderwood, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,579
51% below
$29,462 per capita
Home Value
$196,800
30% below
Zillow: $258,074
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
3,899/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
32% below
79.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
237 sunny days/yr

How Ryderwood Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
49%
Home Value
70%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ryderwood a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ryderwood residents earn a median household income of $36,579 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,462. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% 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 Ryderwood is $196,800 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,074. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Ryderwood reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,899/100K.

Education

22.9% of adults in Ryderwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ryderwood has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population367
Median Age75.2 yrs
Density2,294/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$36,579
Per Capita$29,462
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$133M
Avg Weekly Wage$867

Housing

B+
Home Value$196,800
Rent
Ownership94.0%
Zillow$258,074
Housing Units251
Rent Burden46.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property3,899/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,037/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days237/yr
Rain54.7 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation271 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+79.6%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Broadband72.0%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Ryderwood was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Southwest Washington Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
40.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.