Cathlamet, WA

Cathlamet, Washington

Cathlamet, Washington, in Wahkiakum county, is 50 miles N of Hillsboro, Oregon (center to center) and 58 miles NW of Portland, Oregon. As of the year 2000 census, 565 people lived in Cathlamet.

The People and Families of Cathlamet

In Cathlamet, about 50% of adults are married. Cathlamet is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

In the town, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in Cathlamet, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cathlamet had a median family income of $47,917. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in Cathlamet.)

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Cathlamet.

Cathlamet Housing

An estimated 55% of living spaces in Cathlamet are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the town. Cathlamet housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in the town, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, Cathlamet offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the town compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Cathlamet, 86% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Cathlamet; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Cathlamet, WA

Comparing Cathlamet 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
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

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
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Cathlamet Almanac

Cathlamet Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Cathlamet Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Cathlamet residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Cathlamet, 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.

Cathlamet High Schools (2004)

WAHKIAKUM HIGH SCHOOL
500 SOUTH 3RD STREET
360-795-3271
Serves 168 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Cathlamet Colleges

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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