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Clallam County

Population in July 2007: 870.
Males: 481  (55.3%)
Females: 389  (44.7%)

Median resident age:  28.9 years
Washington median age:  35.3 years

Zip codes: 98357.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $24,341 (it was $21,635 in 2000)
Neah Bay:  $24,341
Washington:  $55,591

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $13,441
Neah Bay:  $13,441
Washington:  $29,027

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $152,580 (it was $79,200 in 2000)
Neah Bay:  $152,580
Washington:  $300,800

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Races in Neah Bay:

  • American Indian (83.4%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (13.7%)
  • Two or more races (5.9%)
  • Hispanic (5.4%)
  • Other race (1.6%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Neah Bay: 90.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (2.8%), English (2.3%), Irish (2.0%), Norwegian (1.6%), Czech (1.3%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 20 feet

Land area: 2.36 square miles.

Population density: 368 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Neah Bay

  • High school or higher: 81.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.2%
  • Unemployed: 24.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 17.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Neah Bay CDP

  • Never married: 38.3%
  • Now married: 38.8%
  • Separated: 4.4%
  • Widowed: 3.8%
  • Divorced: 14.8%

6 residents are foreign born

This place:  0.8%
Washington:  10.4%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Neah Bay, Washington in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Neah Bay to the number of sex offenders is 870 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Neah Bay:  1.1% ($873)
Washington:  1.2% ($1,915)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bellingham, WA (101.5 miles , pop. 67,171).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Seattle, WA (117.4 miles , pop. 563,374).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (1038.7 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities: Clallam Bay-Neah Bay, WA (3.4 miles ), Forks, WA (5.5 miles ), Crescent, WA (6.7 miles ), West End, WA (7.0 miles ), Port Angeles, WA (7.5 miles ), Port Angeles East, WA (7.7 miles ), Agnew-Carlsborg, WA (8.3 miles ), Carlsborg, WA (8.3 miles ).

Latitude: 48.37 N, Longitude: 124.62 W

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Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (30%)
  • Public administration (28%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (7%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (3%)
  • Social assistance (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Public administration (43%)
  • Educational services (20%)
  • Social assistance (10%)
  • Health care (6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3%)
  • Food and beverage stores (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (24%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (12%)
  • Construction laborers (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Life and physical scientists (3%)
  • Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (10%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Business operations specialists (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)



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Neah Bay-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Washington state average. It is 89% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/10/2001 at 13:19:11, a magnitude 5.0 (4.8 MB, 5.0 MD, Depth: 25.3 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 97.7 miles away from Neah Bay center
On 4/25/2003 at 10:02:12, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.8 MD, Depth: 31.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 79.4 miles away from the city center
On 7/31/2008 at 05:02:43, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MB, 3.6 MD, Depth: 34.7 mi) earthquake occurred 87.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/27/2007 at 06:18:28, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MD, Depth: 32.8 mi) earthquake occurred 89.4 miles away from Neah Bay center
On 6/15/1994 at 08:22:19, a magnitude 4.0 (3.5 MB, 3.8 ML, 4.0 MD, Depth: 27.3 mi) earthquake occurred 94.2 miles away from the city center
On 10/25/1991 at 15:42:06, a magnitude 3.8 (3.5 ML, 3.8 ML, Depth: 24.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 97.7 miles away from Neah Bay center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Neah Bay:
  • FORKS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 30 miles; FORKS, WA)
  • OLYMPIC MEDICAL CENTER (about 59 miles; PORT ANGELES, WA)
  • JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 86 miles; PORT TOWNSEND, WA)

Political contributions by individuals in Neah Bay, WA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Neah Bay:
  • PENINSULA COLLEGE (about 59 miles; PORT ANGELES, WA; Full-time enrollment: 2,374)
  • WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (about 102 miles; BELLINGHAM, WA; FT enrollment: 11,889)
  • WHATCOM COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 102 miles; BELLINGHAM, WA; FT enrollment: 2,656)
  • SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE (about 105 miles; MT VERNON, WA; FT enrollment: 3,420)
  • OLYMPIC COLLEGE (about 107 miles; BREMERTON, WA; FT enrollment: 3,889)
  • EDMONDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 115 miles; LYNNWOOD, WA; FT enrollment: 4,953)
  • EVERETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 115 miles; EVERETT, WA; FT enrollment: 3,970)
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User submitted facts and corrections:
  • U.S. Coast Guard Station Neah Bay is situated approximately 1 mile East of the Makah Marina. This CG Station's primary mission is Heavy Weather Search and Rescue, in some of the countries most challenging sea conditions. The Area of Responsibility covers from Cape Alava to Pillar Point, the Straits of Juan De Fuca, and out 50 nautical miles to sea.

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Notable location: Makah Cultural and Research Center (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Tourist attractions: Makah Tribal Council - Makah Museum (Po Box 160), King Fisher Enterprises (Recreation Areas; 1562 Highway 112).

Hotels: Cape Motel and RV Park (1510 Bay View Avenue), Carol's Tyee Motel (1230 Bay View Avenue).

 

Average household size:
This place:  2.8 people
Washington:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  64.2%
Whole state:  66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  12.8%
Whole state:  6.1%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  29.9%
Whole state:  10.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  17.0%
Whole state:  4.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Neah Bay, WA


13 people in military barracks, etc.
2 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)


Neah Bay compared to Washington state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • House age below 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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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (47%)
  • Wood (41%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (11%)
  • Utility gas (1%)


Religion statistics for Neah Bay

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsAssemblies of GodEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist Church
Adherents29.3%11.3%7.7%7.3%6.7%
Congregations6.0%9.0%11.9%4.5%3.0%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Southern Baptist ConventionLutheran ChurchEpiscopal ChurchOther religions
Adherents5.9%5.5%5.2%4.1%17.0%
Congregations6.0%4.5%4.5%3.0%47.8%
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.


7.10% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($55,559 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.10%
Washington average:  7.86%

0.07% of residents moved from foreign countries ($294 average AGI)
Clallam County:  0.07%
Washington average:  0.26%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from King County, WA  0.71% ($73,989 average AGI)
from Snohomish County, WA  0.32% ($42,024)
from Pierce County, WA  0.28% ($34,297)


5.87% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($34,745 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.87%
Washington average:  7.07%

0.07% of residents moved to foreign countries ($408 average AGI)
Clallam County:  0.07%
Washington average:  0.16%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to King County, WA  0.59% ($36,458 average AGI)
to Kitsap County, WA  0.37% ($40,354)
to Snohomish County, WA  0.35% ($32,289)


Strongest AM radio stations in Neah Bay:
  • KARI (550 AM; 25 kW; BLAINE, WA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, 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.)
  • KIXI (880 AM; 50 kW; MERCER ISLAND/SEATTL, WA; Owner: BELLEVUE RADIO, INC.)
  • KOMO (1000 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - SEATTLE RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • KRPI (1550 AM; 50 kW; FERNDALE, WA; Owner: BBC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKOL (1300 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA, INC.)
  • KYCW (1090 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KJR (950 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA)
  • KRKO (1380 AM; 50 kW; EVERETT, WA; Owner: S-R BROADCASTING, CO.)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KAPS (660 AM; 10 kW; MOUNT VERNON, WA; Owner: VALLEY BROADCASTERS, INC.)


TV broadcast stations around Neah Bay:
  • K55AQ (Channel 55; NEAH BAY, WA; Owner: MAKAH INDIAN TRIBE)
  • K57AI (Channel 57; NEAH BAY, WA; Owner: MAKAH INDIAN TRIBE)
  • K59AN (Channel 59; NEAH BAY, WA; Owner: MAKAH INDIAN TRIBE)


Neah Bay fatal accident list:
Jun 25, 2000 06:00 AM, Bayviewave, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Feb 23, 1991 02:45 AM, Airforcerd, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 4
Total length: 20 meters (66ft)
Total costs: $1,890,000
Total average daily traffic: 2,900
Total average daily truck traffic: 435
Total future (year 2027) average daily traffic: 3,500

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • Nw 1/4 Of Se 1/4 Of Section 8, R15w, T33n, Call Sign: KNKN359
    Assigned Frequencies : 880.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 846.510 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/09/1999, Expiration Date: 10/01/2009
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 3
  • Bahocus Peak 2.3 Mi E, Call Sign: KDT571
    Assigned Frequencies : 463.150 MHz, 463.000 MHz, 463.025 MHz, 463.050 MHz, 463.075 MHz, 463.100 MHz, 463.125 MHz, 463.175 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/31/2001, Expiration Date: 12/01/2011
    Registrant: Information Technology, 939 Caroline Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362, Phone: (360) 417-7000, Email:
  • 1.85 Mi W, Type: Tower, Structure height: 55 m, Overall height: 60 m, Call Sign: WPSS919
    Assigned Frequencies : 5500.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/13/2006, Expiration Date: 07/26/2016, Certifier: David Eldersveld
    Registrant: Sidley Austin LLP, 1501 K Street Nw, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 736-8058, Fax: (202) 736-8711, Email:
  • Lat: 48.370333 Lon: -124.673000, Call Sign: WQBK438, Licensee ID: L00002564
    Assigned Frequencies : 454.000 MHz, 459.000 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/25/2004, Expiration Date: 10/25/2014, Certifier: Raymond Mccoy
    Registrant: National Response Corporation, 3500 Sunrise Hwy Ste T103, Great River, NY 11739, Phone: (631) 224-9141, Fax: (631) 224-9086

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 4
  • WA1CAPEFLAT, Nw 1/4 Of Se 1/4 Of Sec 8 R15w T33n, Overall height: 37.8 m, Call Sign: WPNB555
    Assigned Frequencies : 10551.2 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/03/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:
  • BAHOKUS PK, 1.85 Mi W Of, Type: Mast, Structure height: 54.2 m, Overall height: 60.4 m, Call Sign: WPON882, Licensee ID: L00997475
    Assigned Frequencies : 6093.45 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/25/2000, Expiration Date: 04/25/2010, Cancelation Date: 09/15/2008, Certifier: Pamela Pearson
    Registrant: Tribune Television Northwest, Inc.
  • BAHOKUS PK, 1.7 Mi W Of, Overall height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: KPG70
    Assigned Frequencies : 5967.43 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/17/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011
    Registrant: Phone: (360) 905-6839
  • NEAH BAY, .25 Miles Se Of Cg Station, Overall height: 11.6 m, Call Sign: WHO545
    Assigned Frequencies : 2118.20 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/07/1991, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancelation Date: 05/06/2001
    Registrant: Peninsula Telecommunications, Inc., 135 First Avenue Northeast, Forks, WA 98331

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 2
  • 931 Bay View Ave, Type: Building, Overall height: 5 m, Call Sign: WHG540, Licensee ID: L00096200
    Assigned Frequencies : 156.325 MHz, 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/08/2003, Expiration Date: 06/09/2013
    Registrant: Makah Tribal Council, 931 Bay View Ave, Neah Bay, WA 98357
  • 740 Bay View Ave, Type: Building, Overall height: 9 m, Call Sign: WHU833
    Assigned Frequencies : 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz, 156.900 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/23/1996, Expiration Date: 07/08/2001, Cancelation Date: 10/07/2001
    Registrant: Olympic Fish Company, 1520 W Marine View Dr, Everett, WA 98201

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3
  • Call Sign: K5MTW, Previous Call Sign: KC7LYW, Licensee ID: L00141784
    Grant Date: 04/25/2006, Expiration Date: 07/17/2016
    Registrant: Donald F Dillard, 1560 Bayview Ave, Neah Bay, WA 98357
  • Call Sign: K7CHI, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 10/21/1994, Expiration Date: 10/21/2004, Cancelation Date: 10/24/2006
    Registrant: George M Mc Clintic, Rr, Neah Bay, WA 98357
  • Call Sign: WB7UZO, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01437990
    Grant Date: 10/15/2008, Expiration Date: 11/09/2018, Certifier: Larry R Van Fossen
    Registrant: Larry R Van Fossen, Neah Bay, WA 98357


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-150 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4778A , Serial Number: 22-3928, Year manufactured: 1956, Airworthiness Date: 04/13/1956
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, Po Box 167, Neah Bay, WA 98357


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