City safety & data profile

Sedro-WoolleyWA

Sedro-Woolley, WA is a 11K-resident city in Skagit County with a median household income of $80,885.

Skagit County, Washington. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Sedro-Woolley, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Sedro-Woolley has a population larger than 5% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $441,700.

Data updated 2026-07-20

11K
Population
Top 95%
By size
$80,885
Median income
$441,700
Median home
15.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Sedro-Woolley

Sedro-Woolley posts a median household income higher than 50% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 50%
by median income, US cities

Where Sedro-Woolley income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$80,885 Top 50% higher than 50% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. WA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Sedro-Woolley, WA beyond the headline numbers

Sedro-Woolley sits inside Skagit County, Washington, at roughly 48.50°N, -122.24°W. Population 10,815, $80,885 median household income. Median home value $441,700, median rent $1,525. Poverty rate 15.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Sedro-Woolley's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 33.4%, then short sleep duration at 32.2%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Sedro-Woolley from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
10,815
Sedro-Woolley
Median Income
$80,885
+19% vs avg
Median Home Value
$441,700
+94% vs avg
Median Age
34
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Skagit County) - Sedro-Woolley's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
131K+12%
Median Income
$89,263+60%
Median Home Value
$545,100+109%
Poverty Rate
11.6%-14%
Unemployment
4.8%-51%

Economics

Economics indicators for Sedro-Woolley, WA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,525/mo
Poverty Rate
15.7% +11% vs avg
Unemployment 4.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.1%
Work From Home 8.3%
Public Transit 1.3%

Population

White 79.1%
African American 0.3%
Asian 2.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
33.4%
Short Sleep Duration
32.2%
High Blood Pressure
29.1%
Physical Inactivity
20.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.9%
Binge Drinking
17.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.5%
Current Smoking
13.1%
Current Asthma
11.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 62.8%
Annual Checkup 67%

Other Measures

Diabetes
9.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.8%
Stroke
3.2%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Sedro-Woolley, WA? ▼
Sedro-Woolley, WA has a population of 10,815 people, located in Skagit County, Washington.
What is the median household income in Sedro-Woolley? ▼
The median household income in Sedro-Woolley, WA is $80,885 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 15.7%.
What is the median home value in Sedro-Woolley? ▼
The median home value in Sedro-Woolley, WA is $441,700. Median rent is $1,525/month.
What are the top health concerns in Sedro-Woolley? ▼
The top health indicators in Sedro-Woolley include Obesity (33.4%), Short Sleep Duration (32.2%), High Blood Pressure (29.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Sedro-Woolley? ▼
The median age in Sedro-Woolley, WA is 34 years. 20.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Sedro-Woolley, WA is located in Skagit County, Washington. With a population of 11K and a $80,885 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Sedro-Woolley area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Sedro-Woolley's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Sedro-Woolley area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Skagit County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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