Anacortes, WA

Anacortes, Washington

Introduction to Anacortes, Washington

Anacortes, Washington, in Skagit county, is 18 miles S of Bellingham, Washington (center to center) and 64 miles N of Seattle, Washington. The city contains a population of approximately 14,557.

Anacortes History

Early white settlers came to this area in the 1850s. They were mostly trappers, hunters, prospectors, surveyors, and soldiers. Those who settled down permanently became farmers. Amos Bowman settled in this region in 1877. He established a post office and named it "Anacortes", a modification of his wife Anna Curtis’ maiden name. Anacortes was officially incorporated in May 1891.

Anacortes and nearby Attractions

• Summit Park
• Leona M Sundquist Marine Laboratory
• Washington Park
• Anaco Beach
• Havekost Monument
• Whistle Lake

Things To Do In Anacortes

Anacortes is well known for its arts and crafts and provides interesting shopping opportunities. The Anacortes Arts Festival is a highly anticipated local event which is held in August every year. The Anacortes Community Theater has a reputation for putting on excellent plays. The city has an extensive park system, community forestlands, and waterfront which provide a range of recreational opportunities.

Anacortes Transportation

Bellingham International Airport offers facilities for air transportation.

Anacortes Higher Education

Western Washington University, Skagit Valley College, and Whatcom Community College are the nearby institutions providing higher education.

High Points

Anacortes strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Anacortes, WA

Comparing Anacortes to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Anacortes Almanac

Anacortes Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Anacortes Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Anacortes, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Anacortes Hospitals

ISLAND HOSPITAL
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
1211 24TH STREET
(360) 299-1300
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Anacortes

Anacortes High Schools (2004)

ANACORTES HIGH SCHOOL
1600 20TH STREET
360-293-2166
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 935 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.5

LEARNING OPPORTUNITY CENTER
2801 COMMERCIAL AVENUE
360-293-1225
A Non-traditional School
Serves 92 students.

PARENT PARTNER PROGRAM
2200 M AVENUE
360-293-1210
A Non-traditional School
Serves 88 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 44

RUNNING START
1600 20TH STREET
360-293-2166
A Non-traditional School
Serves 32 students.

SECRET HARBOR
2200 M AVENUE
360-293-1212
A Special Education School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 16 students.

COOPERATIVES
2200 M AVENUE
360-293-1216
A Non-traditional School
Serves 12 students.

SECRET HARBOR
1809 COMMERICIA AVE
253-945-2084
Serves 1 students.

Anacortes Colleges

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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