Davenport, WA

Davenport, Washington

Davenport, Washington, in Lincoln county, is 33 miles W of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 195 miles E of Seattle, Washington. As of the year 2000 census, 1,730 people lived in Davenport.

The People and Families of Davenport

In Davenport, about 55% of adults are married.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Davenport had a median family income of $47,708.

Political Inclinations

Davenport residents donated more money ($250) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Davenport Housing

An estimated 70% of living spaces in Davenport are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, Davenport offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Davenport, 84% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Davenport, WA

Comparing Davenport 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
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
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
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

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

Davenport Almanac

Davenport Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Davenport Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Davenport, 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

Davenport Hospitals

LINCOLN HOSPITAL
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
10 NICHOLS STREET
(509) 725-7101
Emergency Service: Yes

Davenport High Schools (2004)

DAVENPORT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
800 6TH STREET
509-725-4021
Serves 215 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Davenport Colleges

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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