Pacific County
WA · Pop. 23,750 · Suburban County
Pacific County, Washington covers 933 square miles with a population of 23,750 and a density of 25.5 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on haylage, hay. The median home price is $274,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.82%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 161-day growing season, average summer highs of 70.1°F and average winter lows of 31.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 83.4 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Willapa Harbor Hospital is 7.5 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 86.5% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.82% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Willapa Harbor Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 7.5 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- Annual rainfall of 83.4 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
- A low poverty rate of 11.6% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- A 161-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Pacific County, WA is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 56/100
- Median home price
- $274k
- Property tax
- 0.82%
- Growing season
- 161 days (zone 9a)
- Annual rainfall
- 83.4"
- Broadband
- 86.5%
- Nearest hospital
- Willapa Harbor Hospital, 7.5 mi
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Homesteading in Pacific County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Pacific County?
- Pacific County is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 161-day growing season, average summer highs of 70.1°F, and average winter lows of 31.9°F. The established crops are haylage, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $274,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.82%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 86.5% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Willapa Harbor Hospital is 7.5 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 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.
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