Wahkiakum County
WA · Pop. 4,573 · Rural County
Wahkiakum County sits in Washington across 263 square miles, home to 4,573 people at 17.4 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage. The median home price is $345,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.6%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 173-day growing season, average summer highs of 73.4°F and average winter lows of 33.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 79.4 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Columbia Memorial Hospital is 20.2 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 70.5% of homes.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.6% holds annual carrying costs down.
- At 17.4 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- Annual rainfall of 79.4 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- Broadband reaches only 70.5% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Columbia Memorial Hospital, is 20.2 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Wahkiakum County, WA is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 41/100
- Median home price
- $345k
- Property tax
- 0.6%
- Growing season
- 173 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 79.4"
- Broadband
- 70.5%
- Nearest hospital
- Columbia Memorial Hospital, 20.2 mi
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Homesteading in Wahkiakum County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Wahkiakum County?
- Wahkiakum County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 173-day growing season, average summer highs of 73.4°F, and average winter lows of 33.6°F. The established crops are hay, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $345,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.6%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 70.5% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Columbia Memorial Hospital is 20.2 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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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