Yacolt, WA

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.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,628 Population 2,807/sq mi density
$90,625 Median Income $35,417 per capita
$410,300 Home Value $612,770 Zillow
$1,917 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,625 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$410,300 home value, $1,917/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $90,625
21% higher than US avg
Home Value $410,300
46% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.6%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,917
65% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.1%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.7%
62% lower than US avg

How Yacolt Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,628
Median Age29.1 yrs
Density2,807/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,625
Per Capita$35,417
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$33,425M
Commute52 min

Housing

A
Home Value$410,300
Rent$1,917
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$612,770

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.6%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain83.3 in/yr
Elevation708 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+86.8%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Commute52 min
Libraries10

Is Yacolt a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Yacolt has a population of 1,628 with a density of 2,807 people per square mile. The median age is 29.1 years, 25% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.2%), with 2.1% Hispanic, 1.5% Black.

Population

1,628
Total Population
2,807
People / sq mi
29.1yrs
Median Age
25% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

Yacolt vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.6%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.4%
82% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Yacolt vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yacolt is $90,625, which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 52 minutes.

Income: Yacolt vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$90,625
21% above US avg
Per Capita Income$35,417
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
IRS Avg AGI$98,017

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.7%
62% below US avg
Establishments (County)15,322
County GDP$33,425M

Business (County)

Restaurants903
Healthcare1,402
Retail1,062
Manufacturing427

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,201
77% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.51%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time51.8 min
Work from Home6.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Yacolt is $410,300, 46% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,917 (65% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $612,770.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$410,300
46% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$612,770

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,917
65% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedrooms$1,472
3 Bedrooms$2,003
4 Bedrooms$2,351

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,201
77% above US avg
Effective Rate1.51%
In Yacolt, 35.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.6% report depression. 18.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Yacolt vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.1%
9% above US avg
Diabetes7.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure27.8%
Asthma12.1%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.9%
Physical Inactivity18.4%
Depression29.6%
Mental Distress20.3%
Physical Distress12.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.8%
Checkup Rate66.0%
Premature Death6,422/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access90.5%
Healthcare Facilities1,402

Crime Rates: Yacolt vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)38
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Yacolt has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation is 83.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall83.3 inches
119% above US avg
Snowfall6.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation708 ft (216 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density2,807/sq mi
Coordinates45.8652°N, 122.4063°W
County FIPS53011
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 45.1%
D 52.1%

Winner: Democrat by 7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.6%
74% below US avg
High School+86.8%
School Test Score5.36
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,807/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities1,402
Restaurants903
Retail Stores1,062

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)38
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute51.8 min
Work from Home6.8%

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