Onalaska, Washington

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Population in 2010: 621.
Males: 237  (38.3%)
Females: 384  (61.7%)
Median resident age:

35.5 years
Washington median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 98570.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $65,047
Onalaska:

$65,047
WA:

$84,247

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $32,732

Onalaska CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $330,500
Onalaska:

$330,500
WA:

$485,700

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $310,630; detached houses: $340,461; townhouses or other attached units: $170,325; in 2-unit structures: $232,593; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $241,555; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $204,512; mobile homes: $216,797; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $75,656

Median gross rent in 2021: $806.

March 2022 cost of living index in Onalaska: 87.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 13.9%

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According to our research of Washington and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Onalaska, Washington as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Onalaska is 157 to 1.


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Ancestries: Norwegian (49.6%), Irish (33.1%), Italian (10.8%), Scottish (6.5%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 505 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Graham-Thrift, WA (38.3 miles , pop. 56,970).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Portland, OR (72.9 miles , pop. 529,121).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (893.3 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Ethel, WA (2.2 miles ),
Logan Hill, WA (2.9 miles ),
Jackson Prairie, WA (2.9 miles ),
Napavine, WA (3.0 miles ),
Toledo, WA (3.4 miles ),
Mossyrock, WA (3.4 miles ),
Newaukum, WA (3.4 miles ),
Winlock, WA (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 46.58 N, Longitude: 122.72 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 360

Distribution of median household income in Onalaska, WA in 2021
Distribution of house value in Onalaska, WA in 2021
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

6.3%
Washington:

4.2%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 62.5. This is about average.

City:

62.5
U.S.:

74.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 6.96. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 15.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.96
U.S.:

8.46

Earthquake activity:

Onalaska-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Washington state average. It is 1468% 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 47.8 miles away from the city 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 36.2 miles away from Onalaska 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 39.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/1965 at 15:28:43, a magnitude 6.6 (6.6 UK) earthquake occurred 54.4 miles away from the city center, causing $28,000,000 total damage
On 7/3/1999 at 01:43:54, a magnitude 5.8 (5.4 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, 5.3 ME, Depth: 25.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 41.5 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 430.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), energy magnitude (ME), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lewis County (29) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 26
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 21, Storms: 15, Mudslides: 11, Landslides: 10, Winter Storms: 8, Winds: 4, Snows: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Earthquake: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Volcanic Eruption: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Onalaska:

  • FMC CHEHALIS (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; CHEHALIS, WA)
  • ST HELEN HOSP (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; CHEHALIS, WA)
  • SOUTH TOWER CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; CENTRALIA, WA)
  • CENTRALIA CONVALESCENT CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; CENTRALIA, WA)
  • EVERGREEN CENTRALIA HEALTH AND R (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; CENTRALIA, WA)
  • WALKER CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; CENTRALIA, WA)
  • EDISON MANOR CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; CENTRALIA, WA)

Airports located in Onalaska:

See details about airports located in Onalaska, WA

Amtrak station near Onalaska:

  • 15 miles: CENTRALIA (210 RAILROAD AVE.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Onalaska:

  • Centralia College (about 16 miles; Centralia, WA; Full-time enrollment: 2,354)
  • Lower Columbia College (about 32 miles; Longview, WA; FT enrollment: 2,595)
  • South Puget Sound Community College (about 33 miles; Olympia, WA; FT enrollment: 3,981)
  • The Evergreen State College (about 37 miles; Olympia, WA; FT enrollment: 4,613)
  • Pacific Lutheran University (about 42 miles; Tacoma, WA; FT enrollment: 3,548)
  • Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom (about 42 miles; Lakewood, WA; FT enrollment: 5,228)
  • Clover Park Technical College (about 43 miles; Lakewood, WA; FT enrollment: 4,185)

Public high schools in Onalaska:

  • GRADUATION ALLIANCE CENTRAL VALLEY (Location: 2588 CENTRAILIA ALPHA ROAD, Grades: 10-12)
  • ONALASKA HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 540 CARLISLE AVE., Grades: 9-12)
  • CVA - ONALASKA (Location: 540 CARLISLE AVE., Grades: KG-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Onalaska:

See full list of schools located in Onalaska

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Lewis County Fire Protection District 1 Station 1 - 1 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lewis County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
Washington:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

73.5%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

10.9%
Whole state:

7.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.3% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Onalaska:

Marital status in Onalaska, WA
  • Never married: 13.1%
  • Now married: 45.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.2%
  • Divorced: 31.7%

For population 25 years and over in Onalaska:

  • High school or higher: 91.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.2
Washington average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Onalaska, WA (based on Lewis County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant11,96166
Catholic8,10210
Other4,63716
Mainline Protestant3,62120
None47,134-
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: 26
This county:

3.54 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

2.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 12
This county:

1.63 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

1.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 38
Lewis County:

5.17 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

2.67 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 60
Here:

8.16 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

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

9.8%
State:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Lewis County:

34.4%
Washington:

25.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

10.0%
State:

13.9%

Businesses in Onalaska, WA

  • U-Haul: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Onalaska:

  • KJR (950 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA)
  • KITI (1420 AM; 5 kW; CENTRALIA-CHEHALIS, WA; Owner: PREMIER BROADCASTERS, 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)
  • KELA (1470 AM; 5 kW; CENTRALIA-CHEHALIS, WA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KGNW (820 AM; 50 kW; BURIEN-SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA, INC.)
  • KYCW (1090 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KPAM (860 AM; 50 kW; TROUTDALE, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)
  • KOMO (1000 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - SEATTLE RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KIXI (880 AM; 50 kW; MERCER ISLAND/SEATTL, WA; Owner: BELLEVUE RADIO, INC.)
  • KXL (750 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KOTK (1080 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - PORTLAND RADIO, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Onalaska:

  • KXXO (96.1 FM; OLYMPIA, WA; Owner: 3 CITIES, INC.)
  • KMNT (102.9 FM; CENTRALIA, WA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRQT (107.1 FM; CASTLE ROCK, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM LONGVIEW LICENSE, LLC)
  • KITI-FM (95.1 FM; WINLOCK, WA; Owner: PREMIER BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • K220HE (91.9 FM; CHEHALIS, WA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KFMY (97.7 FM; RAYMOND, WA; Owner: SOUTH SOUND BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • K273AI (102.5 FM; ARIEL, WA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K216DH (91.1 FM; CATHLAMET, WA; Owner: TILLICUM FOUNDATION)
  • KUKN (105.5 FM; LONGVIEW, WA; Owner: WASHINGTON INTERSTATE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWYQ (90.3 FM; LONGVIEW, WA; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • K201EX (88.1 FM; GREENWATER, WA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KACS (90.5 FM; CHEHALIS, WA; Owner: CHEHALIS VALLEY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • KAYO-FM (99.3 FM; ELMA, WA; Owner: SOUTH SOUND BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KGY-FM (96.9 FM; MCCLEARY, WA; Owner: KGY, INC.)
  • KRXY (94.5 FM; SHELTON, WA; Owner: PREMIER BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KJVH (89.5 FM; LONGVIEW, WA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KFNK (104.9 FM; EATONVILLE, WA; Owner: ACKERLEY MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KLYK (94.5 FM; KELSO, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM LONGVIEW LICENSE, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Onalaska:

  • KCKA (Channel 15; CENTRALIA, WA; Owner: BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE)
  • K42CM (Channel 42; CENTRALIA, ETC., WA; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION NORTHWEST, INC.)

Onalaska fatal accident list:

Jul 13, 2013 01:45 AM, Sr-508, Lat: 46.571642, Lon: -122.734983, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Apr 22, 2004 02:00 AM, Sr-508, Lat: 46.577052, Lon: -122.690634, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 13, 2004 01:40 PM, Sr-508, Lat: 46.577052, Lon: -122.690634, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Sep 8, 2002 01:15 PM, Sr-508, Lat: 46.571716, Lon: -122.734278, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2
Nov 30, 2002 02:00 AM, Sr-508, Lat: 46.577052, Lon: -122.690634, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 2, 2000 07:55 AM, Sr-508, Lat: 46.571716, Lon: -122.734278, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 102ft / 31.2mTotal length
  • $14,407,000Total costs
  • 21,773Total average daily traffic
  • 2,884Total average daily truck traffic
  • 30,980Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic
New bridges in Onalaska, WA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21920-1929
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 31990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Onalaska, WA

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Onalaska Fire Hall (Lat: 46.575667 Lon: -122.720111), Call Sign: WRZ700,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.190 MHz, Grant Date: 02/20/2015, Expiration Date: 04/10/2025, Registrant: Federal License Management, 1784 E. 3rd Street Suite 269, Williamsport, PA 17701-3862, Phone: (570) 505-3894, Fax: (570) 651-9032, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

61 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Onalaska)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

16 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Onalaska)

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 21. The highest number of reported fires - 54 took place in 2015, and the least - 5 in 2005. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Onalaska, WA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (45.5%), and Outside Fires (38.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Onalaska, WA
    • 14345.5%Structure Fires
    • 12038.2%Outside Fires
    • 3711.8%Other
    • 144.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Onalaska, WA
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Onalaska, WA
  • 83.5%Electricity
  • 16.5%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Onalaska, WA
  • 100.0%Electricity


Onalaska compared to Washington state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Onalaska on our top lists:

  • #87 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Northern America (population 500+)"
  • #87 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Canada (population 500+)"
There are 11 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2024.