City safety & data profile

WashougalWA

Washougal, WA is a 15K-resident city in Clark County with a median household income of $106,368.

Clark County, Washington. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Washougal, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Washougal has a population larger than 29% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $552,300.

Data updated 2026-07-22

15K
Population
Top 71%
By size
$106,368
Median income
$552,300
Median home
11.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Washougal

Washougal posts a median household income higher than 74% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 26%
by median income, US cities

Where Washougal income ranks nationally

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

$106,368 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Washougal, WA beyond the headline numbers

Washougal sits inside Clark County, Washington, at roughly 45.58°N, -122.35°W. Population 15,288, $106,368 median household income. Median home value $552,300, median rent $1,701. Poverty rate 11.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Washougal's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 36.8%, then high blood pressure at 32%.

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

Population
15,288
Washougal
Median Income
$106,368
+56% vs avg
Median Home Value
$552,300
+143% vs avg
Median Age
38.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Clark County) - Washougal'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
517K+20%
Median Income
$97,536+68%
Median Home Value
$522,900+125%
Poverty Rate
8%-35%
Unemployment
5.3%-53%

Economics

Economics indicators for Washougal, WA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,701/mo
Poverty Rate
11.2% -21% vs avg
Unemployment 7.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 28.9%
Work From Home 22.5%
Public Transit 1.1%

Population

White 80.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
36.8%
High Blood Pressure
32%
Short Sleep Duration
30.6%
Physical Inactivity
20.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.3%
Binge Drinking
16.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.2%
Current Smoking
12.6%
Current Asthma
12.2%
Diabetes
10%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 66.4%
Annual Checkup 68.9%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.8%
Stroke
3.2%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Washougal, WA? ▼
Washougal, WA has a population of 15,288 people, located in Clark County, Washington.
What is the median household income in Washougal? ▼
The median household income in Washougal, WA is $106,368 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 11.2%.
What is the median home value in Washougal? ▼
The median home value in Washougal, WA is $552,300. Median rent is $1,701/month.
What are the top health concerns in Washougal? ▼
The top health indicators in Washougal include Obesity (36.8%), High Blood Pressure (32%), Short Sleep Duration (30.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Washougal? ▼
The median age in Washougal, WA is 38.4 years. 28.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Washougal, WA is located in Clark County, Washington. With a population of 15K and a $106,368 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the Washougal area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Using Washougal'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 Washougal area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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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 (Clark County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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