Winlock, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Cowlitz County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,951 Population 577/sq mi density
$68,750 Median Income $30,673 per capita
$314,100 Home Value $462,850 Zillow
$1,120 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 11.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$314,100 home value, $1,120/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Winlock, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,750
9% below
$30,673 per capita
Home Value
$314,100
11% above
Zillow: $462,850
Median Rent
$1,120/mo
4% below
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
611/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
55% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
11.8%
228% above
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Winlock Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
111%
Rent
96%
Poverty
120%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
328%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Winlock a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

Winlock residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,673. The unemployment rate stands at 11.8% (228% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,712 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Winlock is $314,100 , 11% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $462,850. Median rent is $1,120/month, with 25.9% 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 1970.

Safety & Crime

Winlock reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 611/100K.

Education

15.2% of adults in Winlock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Winlock has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 22.

Data Overview

People

Population1,951
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density577/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born9.3%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$30,673
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$7,231M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300

Housing

A
Home Value$314,100
Rent$1,120
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$462,850
Housing Units632
Rent Burden25.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property611/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,701/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
AQI22 (Good)
Elevation359 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Winlock was founded in 1883.
The median home in Winlock was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Southwest Washington Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.