Snohomish County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI
PM2.5
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 27.1. This is about average.
Ozone [ppb] level in 2007 was 17.6. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 21.1 miles away from the city center.
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 8.78. This is about average. There were 5 monitors within city limits.
Drinking water stations with addresses in Darrington and their reported violations in the past:
DARRINGTON WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 2165, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2004, Contaminant: Coliform
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2000, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (SEP-30-2000), St Public Notif requested (SEP-30-2000), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-30-2000)
DARRINGTON WATER ASSOCIATION (Population served: 42, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
- CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2004 and SEP-15-2004, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-15-2004)
- CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and DEC-31-1999, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (DEC-31-1999)
- Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In AUG-1998, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-31-1998)
- 2 routine major monitoring violations
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 14.6%
(11.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 77.8% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)
Average household size:
| This town: |  2.4 people | | Washington: |  2.5 people |
| This town: | 61.9% | | Whole state: | 66.0% |
| This town: | 6.3% | | Whole state: | 6.1% |
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Darrington, WA
3 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
Darrington compared to Washington state average:
- Median house value below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- House age above state average.
- Number of college students below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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Banks with branches in Darrington (2011 data):
- Coastal Community Bank: Darrington Branch at 1210 Sr530 Ne, branch established on 08/22/2005. Info updated 10/28/2008: Bank assets: $24.2 mil, Deposits: $21.1 mil, headquarters in Everett, WA, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Coastal Financial Corporation
- Bank of America, National Association: Darrington Branch at 1075 Darrington Street, branch established on 10/04/1954. Info updated 11/18/2009: Bank assets: $1,489,198.0 mil, Deposits: $1,021,724.0 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5991 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
Educational Attainment (%)
School Enrollment by Level of School (%)
Most commonly used house heating fuel:
- Electricity (40%)
- Wood (36%)
- Bottled, tank, or LP gas (16%)
- Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (3%)
- Other fuel (2%)
- Utility gas (1%)
Religion statistics for Darrington:
Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 23.83%
| Here | | 23.8% |
| USA | | 50.2% |
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations
| Name | Catholic Church | LDS (Mormon) Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church in America | Assemblies of God | International Church of the Foursquare Gospel |
|---|
| Adherents | 32.5% | 11.4% | 10.0% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
|---|
| Congregations | 4.5% | 11.5% | 8.1% | 7.6% | 4.8% |
|---|
| Name | United Methodist Church | Charismatic Churches Independent | Christian and Missionary Alliance | Church of the Nazarene | Other |
|---|
| Adherents | 3.9% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 25.3% |
|---|
| Congregations | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 53.2% |
|---|
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.
Food Environment Statistics:Number of grocery stores: 121 | Snohomish County: | 1.79 / 10,000 pop. | | Washington: | 2.06 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of supercenters and club stores: 12 | This county: | 0.18 / 10,000 pop. | | State: | 0.19 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 96 | Snohomish County: | 1.42 / 10,000 pop. | | Washington: | 1.18 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 172 | Snohomish County: | 2.55 / 10,000 pop. | | State: | 2.67 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 469 | Here: | 6.95 / 10,000 pop. | | State: | 8.26 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate: | This county: | 7.5% | | Washington: | 7.7% |
Adult obesity rate: | Snohomish County: | 27.4% | | Washington: | 25.7% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate: | This county: | 14.3% | | State: | 13.9% |
| Local government employment and payroll (March 2007) |
| Function |
Full-time employees |
Monthly full-time payroll |
Average yearly full-time wage |
Part-time employees |
Monthly part-time payroll |
| Financial Administration |
1 | $3,610 | $43,320 | 0 | $0 |
| Other Government Administration |
0 | $0 | | 2 | $2,699 |
| Water Supply |
2 | $5,612 | $33,672 | 0 | $0 |
| Totals for Government |
3 | $9,222 | $36,888 | 2 | $2,699 |
Darrington government finances in 2006 (per resident):
- Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,000 ($0.74)
- Charges - Solid Waste Management: $175,000 ($129.25)
All Other: $20,000 ($14.77)
Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $9,000 ($6.65)
- Construction - General - Other: $136,000 ($100.44)
- Current Operations - Financial Administration: $158,000 ($116.69)
Water Utilities: $144,000 ($106.35)
Central Staff Services: $53,000 ($39.14)
Police Protection: $52,000 ($38.40)
Regular Highways: $51,000 ($37.67)
General - Other: $29,000 ($21.42)
Libraries: $9,000 ($6.65)
Air Transportation: $8,000 ($5.91)
Miscellaneous Commercial Activities, NEC: $8,000 ($5.91)
Judicial and Legal Services: $7,000 ($5.17)
Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($1.48)
- General - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($1.48)
- Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Police Protection: $180,000 ($132.94)
- Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $17,000 ($12.56)
- Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $14,000 ($10.34)
Interest Earnings: $9,000 ($6.65)
Rents: $7,000 ($5.17)
Fines and Forfeits: $2,000 ($1.48)
Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($0.74)
- NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $35,000 ($25.85)
Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $18,000 ($13.29)
- Other Capital Outlay - Solid Waste Management: $172,000 ($127.03)
Water Utilities: $23,000 ($16.99)
Miscellaneous Commercial Activities, NEC: $16,000 ($11.82)
Libraries: $1,000 ($0.74)
- Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $388,000 ($286.56)
- Revenue - Water Utilities: $142,000 ($104.87)
- State Intergovernmental - All Other: $52,000 ($38.40)
Highways: $27,000 ($19.94)
General Local Government Support: $13,000 ($9.60)
- Tax - Property: $280,000 ($206.79)
Public Utilities Sales: $143,000 ($105.61)
General Sales and Gross Receipts: $106,000 ($78.29)
Other License: $34,000 ($25.11)
Occupation and Business License, NEC: $32,000 ($23.63)
Documentary and Stock Transfer: $26,000 ($19.20)
Motor Vehicle License: $15,000 ($11.08)
- Total Salaries and Wages: $190,000 ($140.32)
8.52% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($46,121 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 8.52% | | Washington average: | 7.86% |
0.20% of residents moved from foreign countries ($719 average AGI)| Snohomish County: | 0.20% | | Washington average: | 0.26% |
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
7.21% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($44,832 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 7.21% | | Washington average: | 7.07% |
0.18% of residents moved to foreign countries ($1,110 average AGI)| Snohomish County: | 0.18% | | Washington average: | 0.16% |
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
Strongest AM radio stations in Darrington:
- KRKO (1380 AM; 50 kW; EVERETT, WA; Owner: S-R BROADCASTING, CO.)
- KIXI (880 AM; 50 kW; MERCER ISLAND/SEATTL, WA; Owner: BELLEVUE RADIO, INC.)
- KIRO (710 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
- KTTH (770 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
- KGNW (820 AM; 50 kW; BURIEN-SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA, INC.)
- KKOL (1300 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA, INC.)
- KOMO (1000 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - SEATTLE RADIO, L.L.C.)
- KAPS (660 AM; 10 kW; MOUNT VERNON, WA; Owner: VALLEY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
- KYCW (1090 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
- KRPI (1550 AM; 50 kW; FERNDALE, WA; Owner: BBC BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KARI (550 AM; 25 kW; BLAINE, WA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KJR (950 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA)
- KTBI (810 AM; daytime; 50 kW; EPHRATA, WA; Owner: TACOMA BROADCASTERS, INCORPORATED)
Strongest FM radio stations in Darrington:
- K205DL (88.9 FM; GRANITE FALLS/EVERET, WA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
- K206CU (89.1 FM; MOUNT VERNON, WA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
- KISW (99.9 FM; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
- KSVR (91.7 FM; MOUNT VERNON, WA; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE)
- KMTT (103.7 FM; TACOMA, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
- KNDD (107.7 FM; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
- KZOK-FM (102.5 FM; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
- KMPS-FM (94.1 FM; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
- KBKS (106.1 FM; TACOMA, WA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
- KING-FM (98.1 FM; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: CLASSIC RADIO, INC.)
- KLSY-FM (92.5 FM; BELLEVUE, WA; Owner: BELLEVUE RADIO INC.)
- KPLU-FM (88.5 FM; TACOMA, WA; Owner: PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY, INC.)
- KWJZ (98.9 FM; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ORCA RADIO, INC.)
- KBSG-FM (97.3 FM; TACOMA, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
- KQBZ (100.7 FM; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
- KYPT (96.5 FM; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
- KISM (92.9 FM; BELLINGHAM, WA; Owner: SAGA BROADCASTING, LLC)
- KWPZ (106.5 FM; LYNDEN, WA; Owner: CRISTA MINISTRIES, INC.)
- KAFE (104.3 FM; BELLINGHAM, WA; Owner: SAGA BROADCASTING, LLC)
- KCMS (105.3 FM; EDMONDS, WA; Owner: CRISTA MINISTRIES, INC.)
Darrington fatal accident list:
Aug 21, 2004 08:51 AM, Seeman St, Fullerton Ave, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 6
Total length: 24 meters (79ft)
Total costs: $66,000
Total average daily traffic: 3,677
Total average daily truck traffic: 483
Total future (year 2023) average daily traffic: 5,965
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2 - Segelsen Ridge Comm. Site (Lat: 48.324278 Lon: -121.692083), Structure height: 35 m, Call Sign: KNKN359
Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 846.510 MHz
Grant Date: 09/09/2009, Expiration Date: 10/01/2019
Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:
- Darrington: Seattle City Light Tower At Segelson Ridge (Lat: 48.324278 Lon: -121.692083), Structure height: 37.8 m, Call Sign: KNKN210
Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 845.010 MHz
Grant Date: 09/29/2009, Expiration Date: 10/01/2019, Certifier: David C Jatlow
Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 20th Street, Nw, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Fax: (202) 457-3074, Email:
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1 - JAY MORRISON, 1.7 Km South East Of (Lat: 48.248972 Lon: -121.569833), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Licensee ID: L00003885
Registrant: Snohomish County Emergency Radio System (Sers), 1121 Se Everett Mall Way, Suite 210, Everett, WA 98208, Phone: (425) 407-3949, Email:
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 5 - North Mountain Sub 25 Mi E (Lat: 48.271222 Lon: -121.640972), Structure height: 34 m, Call Sign: WNNR517, Licensee ID: L00097486
Assigned Frequencies: 852.037 MHz, 807.037 MHz, 853.537 MHz, 808.537 MHz
Grant Date: 01/27/2004, Expiration Date: 04/17/2014
Registrant: Seattle City Light, 700 5th Ave Ste 3300, Seattle, WA 98104-5031, Phone: (206) 684-3047 - Summit Of N Mtn 40 Km E Of (Lat: 48.318444 Lon: -121.601806), Type: Building, Structure height: 27 m, Overall height: 28 m, Call Sign: WPQC272
Assigned Frequencies: 851.287 MHz
Grant Date: 03/11/2005, Expiration Date: 05/17/2015, Certifier: Ashok Nayudu
Registrant: Seattle City Light, 700 5th Av #3300, Seattle, WA 98124-4023, Phone: (206) 733-9498, Fax: (206) 684-4956, Email:
- City Hall (Lat: 48.256500 Lon: -121.598750), Call Sign: KOK365
Assigned Frequencies: 159.210 MHz
Grant Date: 12/10/1997, Expiration Date: 02/01/2003, Cancellation Date: 05/04/2003
Registrant: Darrington, Town Of, Darrington, WA 98241 - North Mountain 4.5 Mi N (Lat: 48.315111 Lon: -121.597083), Call Sign: KTL352
Assigned Frequencies: 49.1800 MHz
Grant Date: 02/22/2000, Expiration Date: 02/13/2005, Cancellation Date: 06/10/2004
Registrant: Summit Timber Company Inc, Box 368, Darrington, WA 98241, Phone: (206) 436-1411 - 44700 State Route 530 (Lat: 48.273222 Lon: -121.596611), Type: Tank, Structure height: 9.1 m, Overall height: 12.2 m, Call Sign: WQHH931
Assigned Frequencies: 463.287 MHz
Grant Date: 08/01/2007, Expiration Date: 08/01/2017, Certifier: Joyce Jones
Registrant: Radio Licensing Services, Milwaukie, OR 97269-2161, Phone: (503) 794-3787, Fax: (503) 794-3759, Email:
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 6 - STATION, Segelsen Ridge (Lat: 48.324250 Lon: -121.692056), Overall height: 33.5 m, Call Sign: WNTE730
Assigned Frequencies: 6785.00 MHz, 6625.00 MHz
Grant Date: 01/09/2002, Expiration Date: 04/07/2012
Registrant: Phone: (206) 684-3047 - STATION, North Mtn 5 Mi N Of (Lat: 48.318139 Lon: -121.602889), Structure height: 6.1 m, Overall height: 6.4 m, Call Sign: WNTU388
Assigned Frequencies: 958.050 MHz
Grant Date: 08/20/2002, Expiration Date: 09/15/2012
Registrant: Phone: (206) 536-6042 - Int Seeman St & Rt 530 (Lat: 48.255917 Lon: -121.605389), Overall height: 27.4 m, Call Sign: WPJA460
Assigned Frequencies: 956.331 MHz, 928.931 MHz
Grant Date: 06/29/2001, Expiration Date: 07/02/2011
Registrant: Phone: (401) 392-7329 - WA1DARINGTN, Segelsen Ridge Comm Site (Lat: 48.324250 Lon: -121.692056), Overall height: 35.1 m, Call Sign: WPNG929
Assigned Frequencies: 11545.0 MHz
Grant Date: 08/11/1997, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 03/25/1998
Registrant: Phone: (415) 658-5169 - Gold Hill, 1.7 Km South East Of (Lat: 48.248972 Lon: -121.569833), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WPZL764
Assigned Frequencies: 6660.62 MHz
Grant Date: 02/09/2004, Expiration Date: 02/09/2014, Certifier: Spencer Bahner
Registrant: Snohomish County Emergency Radio System (Sers), 1121 Se Everett Mall Way, Suite 210, Everett, WA 98208, Phone: (425) 407-3999, Fax: (425) 407-3967, Email:
- SEGELSEN RIDGE, 6 Miles Nw Of Town Of Darrington (Lat: 48.324722 Lon: -121.692222), Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 47.9 m, Call Sign: WQEI748
Assigned Frequencies: 6141.01 MHz
Grant Date: 02/06/2006, Expiration Date: 02/06/2016, Certifier: Richard A Craig
Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 17 ( See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Darrington)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 5 - Aircraft: 369E (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ALLISON 250-C20 SER (420 HP) (Turbo-shaft)
N-Number: 229HL , Serial Number: 0519E, Year manufactured: 1995, Airworthiness Date: 03/10/1995
Registrant (Corporation): Tonys Trucking Inc, 47225 Sauk Prairie Rd, Darrington, WA 98241 - Aircraft: 180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 121 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 2997A , Serial Number: 30197, Year manufactured: 1953, Airworthiness Date: 05/12/1956
Registrant (Individual): Timothy L Wyatt, 1235 Alvord Po Box 573, Darrington, WA 98241 - Aircraft: 206B (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 112 mph), Engine: ALLISON 250-C20 SER (420 HP) (Turbo-shaft)
N-Number: 6181A , Serial Number: 4277, Year manufactured: 1993, Airworthiness Date: 04/13/1993
Registrant (Corporation): Tonys Trucking Inc, 47225 Sauk Prairie Rd, Darrington, WA 98241 - Aircraft: 175A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR GO-300 SERIES (175 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 7022E , Serial Number: 56522, Year manufactured: 1960, Airworthiness Date: 02/09/1960
Registrant (Individual): Steve Reece, 30324 Sauk Prairie Rd, Darrington, WA 98241 - Aircraft: 369D (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 112 mph), Engine: ALLISON 250 SER 250HP (250 HP) (Turbo-shaft)
N-Number: 8612F , Serial Number: 570142D, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 08/31/1977
Registrant (Corporation): Hi Line Helicopters Inc, 47225 Auk Prairie Rd, Darrington, WA 98241
2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
| Most common first names in Darrington, WA among deceased individuals |
| Name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|
| James | 14 | 77.9 years |
| William | 13 | 65.2 years |
| George | 13 | 75.8 years |
| John | 10 | 76.9 years |
| Robert | 10 | 74.0 years |
| Charles | 8 | 77.5 years |
| Mary | 8 | 81.0 years |
| David | 7 | 64.5 years |
| Jack | 6 | 71.0 years |
| Edward | 6 | 76.7 years |
| Most common last names in Darrington, WA among deceased individuals |
| Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|
| Jones | 17 | 74.8 years |
| Bryson | 12 | 79.8 years |
| Reece | 11 | 73.6 years |
| Johnson | 7 | 79.4 years |
| Nations | 7 | 77.2 years |
| White | 7 | 73.5 years |
| Morgan | 6 | 69.0 years |
| Crawford | 6 | 77.8 years |
| Green | 6 | 77.8 years |
| Phillips | 6 | 75.2 years |
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