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Deep River, Washington

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Population in 2010: 204.
Males: 129  (63.4%)
Females: 75  (36.6%)
Median resident age:

65.1 years
Washington median age:

38.4 years

Zip codes: 98638.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,810
Deep River:

$59,810
WA:

$91,306

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,994

Deep River CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $383,877
Deep River:

$383,877
WA:

$569,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $415,632; detached houses: $410,641
March 2022 cost of living index in Deep River: 86.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.9%
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Ancestries: Finnish (48.1%), Irish (13.0%), German (11.1%), British (7.4%), Italian (7.4%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

5 residents are foreign born (3.1% Europe).

This place:

3.1%
Washington:

14.9%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Hillsboro, OR (67.3 miles , pop. 70,186).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Portland, OR (76.0 miles , pop. 529,121).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (892.7 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Rosburg, WA (1.6 miles ),
Grays River, WA (2.0 miles ),
Naselle, WA (2.3 miles ),
Altoona, WA (2.4 miles),
Astoria, OR (3.6 miles ),
Chinook, WA (3.7 miles ),
Skamokawa Valley, WA (3.7 miles ),
Jeffers Gardens, OR (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 46.35 N, Longitude: 123.68 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 360

Distribution of median household income in Deep River, WA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Deep River, WA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

8.4%
Washington:

4.6%

Earthquake activity:

Deep River-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Washington state average. It is 1327% 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 83.8 miles away from Deep River center, causing $80,000,000 total damage
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.8 MD, Depth: 32.2 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 71.6 miles away from the city center
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.5 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.8 MW) earthquake occurred 73.3 miles away from Deep River center, causing $2,000,000,000 total damage and $305,000,000 insured losses
On 4/29/1965 at 15:28:43, a magnitude 6.6 (6.6 UK) earthquake occurred 92.6 miles away from Deep River center, causing $28,000,000 total damage
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 401.8 miles away from the city center
On 8/17/1991 at 22:17:14, a magnitude 7.1 (6.2 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.1 MW, 6.8 ML, Depth: 8.4 mi) earthquake occurred 331.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Wahkiakum County (25) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 22
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 18, Storms: 13, Mudslides: 12, Landslides: 11, Winter Storms: 7, Winds: 4, Earthquake: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Tornado: 1, Volcanic Eruption: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Deep River:

  • PNRS ASTORIA DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; ASTORIA, OR)
  • COLUMBIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; ASTORIA, OR)
  • CLATSOP CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; ASTORIA, OR)
  • COLUMBIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; ASTORIA, OR)
  • LOWER COLUMBIA HOSPICE (Hospital, about 14 miles away; ASTORIA, OR)
  • CLATSOP BRIDGES CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; ASTORIA, OR)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Deep River:

  • Lower Columbia College (about 39 miles; Longview, WA; Full-time enrollment: 2,595)
  • Centralia College (about 43 miles; Centralia, WA; FT enrollment: 2,354)
  • South Puget Sound Community College (about 59 miles; Olympia, WA; FT enrollment: 3,981)
  • The Evergreen State College (about 61 miles; Olympia, WA; FT enrollment: 4,613)
  • Pacific University (about 64 miles; Forest Grove, OR; FT enrollment: 2,967)
  • Clark College (about 70 miles; Vancouver, WA; FT enrollment: 9,330)
  • University of Portland (about 71 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 4,030)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Johnson Ranch (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Campbell Creek (A), Halaya Slough (B), Hendrickson Creek (C), Lassila Creek (D), Person Creek (E), Rangila Slough (F), Salme Creek (G), Sisson Creek (H), Wilme Slough (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Wahkiakum 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:

2.2 people
Washington:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

68.5%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.6%
Whole state:

7.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Deep River:

Marital status in Deep River, WA
  • Never married: 4.2%
  • Now married: 76.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 11.3%
  • Divorced: 8.0%

For population 25 years and over in Deep River:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.8%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.3
Washington average:

11.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Deep River, WA (based on Wahkiakum County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5576
Mainline Protestant3405
Other2151
Catholic901
None2,776-
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: 1
This county:

2.48 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

2.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Wahkiakum County:

7.43 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

2.67 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Wahkiakum County:

12.38 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

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

11.7%
Washington:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Wahkiakum County:

28.1%
Washington:

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

16.0%
Washington:

13.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Deep River:

  • KAST (1370 AM; 10 kW; ASTORIA, OR; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPAM (860 AM; 50 kW; TROUTDALE, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)
  • KXL (750 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KIRO (710 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KOTK (1080 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - PORTLAND RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • 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.)
  • KEX (1190 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKAD (1550 AM; 50 kW; VANCOUVER, WA; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-WASHINGTON, INC)
  • KOMO (1000 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - SEATTLE RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • KYCW (1090 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Deep River:

  • KMUN (91.9 FM; ASTORIA, OR; Owner: TILLICUM FOUNDATION)
  • KWYA (89.7 FM; ASTORIA, OR; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • K216DH (91.1 FM; CATHLAMET, WA; Owner: TILLICUM FOUNDATION)
  • K211ET (90.1 FM; ASTORIA, OR; Owner: WORLD RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • KMNT (102.9 FM; CENTRALIA, WA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KAST-FM (92.9 FM; ASTORIA, OR; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KFMY (97.7 FM; RAYMOND, WA; Owner: SOUTH SOUND BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KCBZ (94.9 FM; CANNON BEACH, OR; Owner: ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC)
  • KRQT (107.1 FM; CASTLE ROCK, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM LONGVIEW LICENSE, LLC)
  • KJET (105.7 FM; SOUTH BEND, WA; Owner: JODESHA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K273AI (102.5 FM; ARIEL, WA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K220HE (91.9 FM; CHEHALIS, WA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KAYO-FM (99.3 FM; ELMA, WA; Owner: SOUTH SOUND BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KXXO (96.1 FM; OLYMPIA, WA; Owner: 3 CITIES, INC.)
  • KITI-FM (95.1 FM; WINLOCK, WA; Owner: PREMIER BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KVAS (103.9 FM; ILWACO, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • K289AC (105.7 FM; NEDONNA BEACH, OR; Owner: OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • KAQX (94.3 FM; LONG BEACH, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 200ft / 61.4mTotal length
  • $30,233,000Total costs
  • 3,695Total average daily traffic
  • 450Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,198Total future (year 2034) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Deep River, WA
  • 65.4%Wood
  • 17.9%Electricity
  • 16.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Deep River, WA
  • 100.0%Wood


Deep River compared to Washington state average:

  • Median household income 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 significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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