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Clark County

WA · Pop. 510,516 · Urban County

28/100Homestead Score

Clark County is an urban county in Washington, spanning 628 square miles with 510,516 residents at a density of 812.9 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, pumpkins. A median home price of $488,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.84% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 178-day growing season, average summer highs of 76.3°F and average winter lows of 32.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 52.6 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center is 8.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 93.6% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.84%
Growing Season: 178 days
Broadband: 93.6%
Density: 812.9/sq mi

Pros

  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.84% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • Broadband reaches 93.6% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 8.6 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • Annual rainfall of 52.6 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
  • A low poverty rate of 8.4% signals a relatively stable local economy.

Cons

  • Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • A median home price of $488,000 raises the cost of entry relative to more affordable rural markets.
  • The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
  • At 812.9 people per square mile, this is a developed area where finding truly rural acreage is harder and pricier.

At a glance

Clark County, WA is a challenging place to homestead on the data.

Homestead score
28/100
Median home price
$488k
Property tax
0.84%
Growing season
178 days (zone 8b)
Annual rainfall
52.6"
Broadband
93.6%
Nearest hospital
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, 8.6 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%
Median Household Income$94,948
Poverty Rate8.4%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$488K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8b
Growing Season178 days
Annual Rainfall52.6 inches
Avg Summer High76.3°F
Avg Winter Low32.4°F
Top CropsHay, Haylage, Pumpkins

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire7/10
Tornado4/10
Flood10/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalLegacy Salmon Creek Medical Center (8.6 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage93.6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Clark County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Clark County?
Clark County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 178-day growing season, average summer highs of 76.3°F, and average winter lows of 32.4°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, pumpkins.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $488,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.84%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 93.6% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center is 8.6 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 4 hospitals in the county.

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.