Klickitat, Washington

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Population in 2010: 362.
Population change since 2000: -13.2%
Males: 153  (42.5%)
Females: 209  (57.5%)
Median resident age:

51.2 years
Washington median age:

38.4 years

Zip codes: 98628.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,554 (it was $28,750 in 2000)
Klickitat:

$61,554
WA:

$91,306

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,714 (it was $11,717 in 2000)

Klickitat CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $195,006 (it was $68,300 in 2000)
Klickitat:

$195,006
WA:

$569,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $193,053; detached houses: $194,192

Median gross rent in 2022: $938.

March 2022 cost of living index in Klickitat: 87.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.7%

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According to our research of Washington and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Klickitat, Washington as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Klickitat is 446 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (24.8%), German (23.6%), English (13.9%), Pennsylvania German (4.2%), Irish (3.6%), French (3.0%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 447 feet

Land area: 2.58 square miles.

Population density: 141 people per square mile   (very low).

Klickitat, Washington map

25 residents are foreign born (5.8% Latin America).

This place:

6.0%
Washington:

10.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $765 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,132 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Yakima, WA (61.9 miles , pop. 71,845).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Portland, OR (74.2 miles , pop. 529,121).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (824.6 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Wahkiakus, WA (1.7 miles ),
Lyle, WA (3.2 miles ),
Rowena, OR (3.4 miles),
Yakama Reservation, WA (3.5 miles ),
Dallesport, WA (3.6 miles ),
Centerville, WA (3.6 miles),
Chenoweth, OR (3.7 miles ),
Mosier, OR (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 45.82 N, Longitude: 121.16 W

Area code: 509

Distribution of median household income in Klickitat, WA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Klickitat, WA in 2022
Klickitat satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

6.1%
Washington:

4.6%
Most common industries in Klickitat, WA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (10.7%)
  • Social assistance (9.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.2%)
  • Construction (7.4%)
  • Health care (6.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (18.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.8%)
  • Construction (13.8%)
  • Truck transportation (9.2%)
  • Public administration (7.7%)
  • Wood products (7.7%)
  • Educational services (7.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Social assistance (21.1%)
  • Educational services (15.8%)
  • Health care (14.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.5%)
Most common occupations in Klickitat, WA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8.2%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (7.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (15.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (10.8%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (9.2%)
  • Carpenters (7.7%)
  • Computer specialists (6.2%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (6.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (12.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.5%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (8.8%)
  • Child care workers (8.8%)
  • Cashiers (7.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.3%)

Average climate in Klickitat, Washington

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Klickitat, Washington average temperatures Klickitat, Washington average precipitation Klickitat, Washington humidity Klickitat, Washington wind speed Klickitat, Washington snowfall Klickitat, Washington sunshine Klickitat, Washington clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2021 was 58.0. This is better than average.

City:

58.0
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2021 was 5.57. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.57
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Klickitat-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Washington state average. It is 1499% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/13/1949 at 19:55:42, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 117.8 miles away from Klickitat center, causing $80,000,000 total damage
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.5 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.8 MW, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 111.0 miles away from the city center, causing $2,000,000,000 total damage and $305,000,000 insured losses
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.8 MD, Depth: 32.2 mi) earthquake occurred 118.5 miles away from Klickitat center
On 4/29/1965 at 15:28:43, a magnitude 6.6 (6.6 UK) earthquake occurred 117.7 miles away from the city center, causing $28,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 411.5 miles away from Klickitat center
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 417.1 miles away from Klickitat center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Klickitat County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Winter Storms: 6, Mudslides: 5, Fires: 4, Landslides: 4, Storms: 4, Snows: 3, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Volcanic Eruption: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Klickitat topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Klickitat:

  • COLUMBIA BASIN CARE FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; THE DALLES, OR)
  • VISITING HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; THE DALLES, OR)
  • OREGON VETERANS HOME (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; THE DALLES, OR)
  • THE DALLES HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; THE DALLES, OR)
  • MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 16 miles away; THE DALLES, OR)
  • KLICKITAT VALLEY HLTH SVCS HH (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; GOLDENDALE, WA)

Amtrak stations near Klickitat:

  • 15 miles: WISHRAM (WEST END OF RAILROAD AVE.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.
  • 15 miles: THE DALLES (201 E. FEDERAL ST.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 17 miles: BINGEN-WHITE SALMON (BINGEN, FOOT OF WALNUT ST.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Klickitat:

  • Yakima Valley Community College (about 62 miles; Yakima, WA; Full-time enrollment: 3,632)
  • Mt Hood Community College (about 64 miles; Gresham, OR; FT enrollment: 11,847)
  • Clark College (about 74 miles; Vancouver, WA; FT enrollment: 9,330)
  • Concordia University-Portland (about 74 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 3,996)
  • Clackamas Community College (about 77 miles; Oregon City, OR; FT enrollment: 4,261)
  • Portland State University (about 77 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 21,450)
  • Lewis & Clark College (about 78 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 2,864)

Public high school in Klickitat:

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Notable location: Klickitat County Fire District 12 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creeks: Kuhnhausen Creek (A), Snyder Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Klickitat County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Washington:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

62.5%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

9.0%
Whole state:

7.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Klickitat:

Marital status in Klickitat, WA
  • Never married: 10.9%
  • Now married: 62.9%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 14.4%
  • Divorced: 9.6%

For population 25 years and over in Klickitat:

  • High school or higher: 93.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.9%
  • Unemployed: 22.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 50.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.2
Washington average:

11.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Klickitat, WA (based on Klickitat County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic2,2002
Evangelical Protestant2,02623
Other9813
Mainline Protestant6549
Orthodox551
None14,402-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Klickitat County:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Klickitat County:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

1.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Klickitat County:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

2.67 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 13
Klickitat County:

6.48 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

8.26 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Klickitat County:

8.6%
Washington:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Klickitat County:

26.0%
Washington:

25.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Klickitat County:

12.3%
Washington:

13.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

50.0%
Washington:

49.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Klickitat:

53.8%
Washington:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Klickitat:

26.9
Washington:

28.4

People feeling badly about themselves:
Klickitat:

17.7%
Washington:

20.9%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Klickitat:

13.4%
Washington:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Klickitat:

7.1
Washington:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

25.7%
Washington:

32.8%

General health condition:
This city:

58.6%
Washington:

56.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Klickitat:

86.3%
Washington:

79.4%

More about Health and Nutrition of Klickitat, WA Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Klickitat:

  • KODL (1440 AM; 5 kW; THE DALLES, OR; Owner: LARSON-WYNN, INC.)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXL (750 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KPAM (860 AM; 50 kW; TROUTDALE, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)
  • KOTK (1080 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - PORTLAND RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • KEX (1190 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKAD (1550 AM; 50 kW; VANCOUVER, WA; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-WASHINGTON, INC)
  • KKSN (1520 AM; 50 kW; OREGON CITY, OR; Owner: ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC)
  • KIRO (710 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KTTH (770 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KJR (950 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA)
  • KGNW (820 AM; 50 kW; BURIEN-SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA, INC.)
  • KTBI (810 AM; daytime; 50 kW; EPHRATA, WA; Owner: TACOMA BROADCASTERS, INCORPORATED)

Strongest FM radio stations in Klickitat:

  • KMCQ (104.5 FM; THE DALLES, OR; Owner: MID-COLUMBIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K215CR (90.9 FM; THE DALLES, OR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • K256AC (99.1 FM; THE DALLES, OR; Owner: CATHOLIC BROADCASTING NORTHWEST, INC)
  • KYYT (102.3 FM; GOLDENDALE, WA; Owner: HAYSTACK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KQHR (90.1 FM; HOOD RIVER, OR; Owner: KBPS PUBLIC RADIO FOUNDATION)
  • KBNO-FM (89.3 FM; WHITE SALMON, WA; Owner: WORLD RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • KMSW (92.7 FM; THE DALLES, OR; Owner: M.S.W. COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C..)
  • KACI-FM (97.7 FM; THE DALLES, OR; Owner: COLUMBIA GORGE BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KLVP-FM (88.7 FM; CHERRYVILLE, OR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KZRI (90.3 FM; WELCHES, OR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • K218AZ (91.5 FM; THE DALLES, OR; Owner: OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • K213DU (90.5 FM; GOLDENDALE/THE DALLE, WA; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Klickitat:

  • K59EK (Channel 59; THE DALLES, OR; Owner: KING BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K66AH (Channel 66; THE DALLES, ETC., OR; Owner: OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • K61BX (Channel 61; THE DALLES, OR; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - PORTLAND TV, L.L.C.)
  • K64BK (Channel 64; THE DALLES, OR; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • K69AH (Channel 69; THE DALLES, OR; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • K51EH (Channel 51; THE DALLES, OR; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)

Klickitat fatal accident list:

Jul 29, 2012 10:45 PM, Sr-142, Lat: 45.811069, Lon: -121.171850, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 56ft / 17.3mTotal length
  • $8,349,000Total costs
  • 1,317Total average daily traffic
  • 99Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,580Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • KLICKITAT FS 12, Corner Of J. Neils / Burkee Road (Lat: 45.818694 Lon: -121.151639), Type: Pole, Structure height: 22.8 m, Overall height: 28.8 m, Call Sign: WQJP249,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.007 MHz, Grant Date: 08/16/2018, Expiration Date: 11/13/2028, Certifier: Glen Chipman, Registrant: Radio Service Solutions LLC, Corbett, OR 97019-0321, Phone: (503) 912-7607, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • GOODNOE HILL, Access Road Off Hocker Road (Lat: 45.777250 Lon: -120.566639), Type: Pole, Structure height: 5.5 m, Call Sign: WQVF853, Licensee ID: L01573537,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11385.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/29/2015, Expiration Date: 01/29/2025, Cancellation Date: 06/28/2016, Certifier: John W Mccaslin, Registrant: Oregon State, 455 Airport Road Se, Bldg C, Salem, OR 97301, Phone: (503) 986-2897, Fax: (503) 986-2899, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: KC7TTS, Grant Date: 08/26/1998, Expiration Date: 12/18/2006, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2008, Registrant: Thomas A Danisher, Klickitat, WA 98628

  • Call Sign: KG7MZ, Licensee ID: L00341629, Grant Date: 12/02/2021, Expiration Date: 12/02/2031, Certifier: Dean A Fewkes, Registrant: Dean A Fewkes, Klickitat, WA 98628

  • Call Sign: N7QFG, Previous Call Sign: KB7LZG, Licensee ID: L00468042, Grant Date: 02/15/2002, Expiration Date: 01/21/2012, Cancellation Date: 12/14/2004, Certifier: David A Fink, Registrant: David A Fink, 610 Wahkiacus Hts Rd, Klickitat, WA 98628

  • Call Sign: W7QFG, Previous Call Sign: N7QFG, Licensee ID: L00468042, Grant Date: 12/14/2004, Expiration Date: 12/14/2014, Cancellation Date: 12/15/2016, Certifier: David A Fink, Registrant: David A Fink, 610 Wahkiacus Hts Rd, Klickitat, WA 98628


Most common first names in Klickitat, WA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James674.8 years
Arthur575.2 years
Dorothy479.7 years
John474.8 years
Robert466.2 years
Evelyn378.6 years
William372.3 years
Beulah276.5 years
Ronald259.5 years
Gerald264.0 years
Most common last names in Klickitat, WA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Monroe574.6 years
Olney384.0 years
Hall384.3 years
Morehead384.0 years
Robinson369.6 years
Vogt366.0 years
Fink282.9 years
England273.5 years
Lumpkin282.9 years
Fakesch276.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Klickitat, WA
  • 45.1%Utility gas
  • 38.5%Electricity
  • 16.5%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Klickitat, WA
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Klickitat compared to Washington state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Klickitat on our top lists:

  • #66 on the list of "Top 100 cities with longest commuting times"
  • #90 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election"
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