Skamokawa Valley, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Wahkiakum County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
311 Population 11/sq mi density
$290,000 Home Value $413,291 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Skamokawa Valley, WA

At a Glance

Home Value
$290,000
3% above
Zillow: $413,291
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
39% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
43.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Skamokawa Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
103%
Poverty
352%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Skamokawa Valley a Good Place to Live?

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

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Skamokawa Valley is $290,000 , 3% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $413,291. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

20.7% of adults in Skamokawa Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Skamokawa Valley has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 79.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population311
Median Age64.2 yrs
Density11/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans33.8%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$20,315
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty43.6%
County GDP$133M
Avg Weekly Wage$867

Housing

Home Value$290,000
Rent
Ownership92.5%
Zillow$413,291
Housing Units160
Rent Burden46.2%

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,037/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain79.8 in/yr
Elevation573 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Skamokawa Valley was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Astoria Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
34.1% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.