Washington · Metropolitan Area
Yacolt is a small town in Washington with a population of 1,628. Residents earn $90,625 per year, which is 21% above the national average.
Based on current data, Yacolt receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Yacolt offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Yacolt is $90,625, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 52 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Yacolt is $410,300, 46% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,917 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Yacolt experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 83.3 inches, including 6.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $90,625 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,417 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,398 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $98,017 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,322 |
| County GDP | $33,425M |
| Restaurants | 903 |
| Healthcare | 1,402 |
| Retail | 1,062 |
| Manufacturing | 427 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,201 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.51% |
| Commute Time | 51.8 min |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |
| Census Median | $410,300 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $612,770 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,917 |
| 65% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,201 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.51% |
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.4% |
| Depression | 29.6% |
| Mental Distress | 20.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 66.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,422/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,402 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 83.3 inches |
| 119% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 6.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 708 ft (216 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,807/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8652°N, 122.4063°W |
| County FIPS | 53011 |
Winner: Democrat by 7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.6% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,807/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,402 |
| Restaurants | 903 |
| Retail Stores | 1,062 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 51.8 min |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |