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Packwood, Washington

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Population in 2010: 342.
Males: 126  (37.0%)
Females: 216  (63.0%)
Median resident age:

67.7 years
Washington median age:

38.4 years

Zip codes: 98361.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,067
Packwood:

$69,067
WA:

$91,306

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,574

Packwood CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $379,200
Packwood:

$379,200
WA:

$569,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $151,990; detached houses: $150,567
March 2022 cost of living index in Packwood: 86.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.3%

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  • Races in Packwood, WA (2022)
    • 9075.6%White alone
    • 2722.7%Two or more races

Races in Packwood detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Washington and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Packwood, Washington as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Packwood is 337 to 1.


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Ancestries: Czechoslovakian (46.6%), English (43.1%), German (10.3%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 1051 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Graham-Thrift, WA (42.3 miles , pop. 56,970).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: East Seattle, WA (73.6 miles , pop. 480,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (883.0 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Big Bottom, WA (2.9 miles ),
Ashford, WA (4.4 miles ),
Elbe, WA (5.2 miles),
Morton, WA (5.4 miles ),
Mount Rainier, WA (5.6 miles ),
Mineral, WA (5.7 miles ),
Alder, WA (5.7 miles ),
Eatonville, WA (5.8 miles )

Latitude: 46.61 N, Longitude: 121.67 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 360

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

6.3%
Washington:

4.6%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 49.9. This is significantly better than average.

City:

49.9
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 39.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

39.5
U.S.:

33.3

Earthquake activity:

Packwood-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 59.3 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 54.5 miles away from Packwood 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 62.5 miles away from Packwood center
On 4/29/1965 at 15:28:43, a magnitude 6.6 (6.6 UK) earthquake occurred 58.3 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 80.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 452.3 miles away from Packwood 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).

Airports located in Packwood:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Packwood:

  • Pierce College at Puyallup (about 48 miles; Puyallup, WA; Full-time enrollment: 2,529)
  • Pacific Lutheran University (about 53 miles; Tacoma, WA; FT enrollment: 3,548)
  • Yakima Valley Community College (about 55 miles; Yakima, WA; FT enrollment: 3,632)
  • Green River Community College (about 55 miles; Auburn, WA; FT enrollment: 7,425)
  • Clover Park Technical College (about 56 miles; Lakewood, WA; FT enrollment: 4,185)
  • University of Washington-Tacoma Campus (about 58 miles; Tacoma, WA; FT enrollment: 3,788)
  • Bates Technical College (about 58 miles; Tacoma, WA; FT enrollment: 4,929)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Packwood: Packwood Ranger Station (A), Zone I Engineering Station (B), Lewis County Fire District 10 Station 1 (C), Lewis County Fire District 10 Station 3 (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Jonathan Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotels: MT View Lodge (13163 US Highway 12), Crest Trail Lodge (12729 US Highway 12), Hotel Packwood (104 Main Street), Inn of Packwood (13032 US Highway 12).

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

Drinking water stations with addresses in Packwood that have no violations reported:

  • GOAT ROCKS COMMUNITY ASSN (Population served: 45, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This place:

2.1 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:

7.5%
Whole state:

7.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.2% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Packwood:

Marital status in Packwood, WA
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 67.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 27.6%
  • Divorced: 5.0%

For population 25 years and over in Packwood:

  • High school or higher: 84.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

3.7
Washington average:

11.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Packwood, 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
Lewis County:

3.54 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

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

8.16 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

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

9.8%
Washington:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Lewis County:

34.4%
State:

25.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

10.0%
Washington:

13.9%

Businesses in Packwood, WA

  • Ace Hardware: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Packwood:

  • KJR (950 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA)
  • 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.)
  • KYCW (1090 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS 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.)
  • KPAM (860 AM; 50 kW; TROUTDALE, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, 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)
  • KNWX (1210 AM; 28 kW; AUBURN-FEDERAL WAY, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KOTK (1080 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - PORTLAND RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • KKOL (1300 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Packwood:

  • K249CQ (97.7 FM; PACKWOOD, WA; Owner: LEWIS COUNTY GOSPEL ECHO)
  • KXXO (96.1 FM; OLYMPIA, WA; Owner: 3 CITIES, INC.)
  • K201EX (88.1 FM; GREENWATER, WA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KZOK-FM (102.5 FM; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KBSG-FM (97.3 FM; TACOMA, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • 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.)
  • KMTT (103.7 FM; TACOMA, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KNDD (107.7 FM; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KQSN (99.3 FM; NACHES, WA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Packwood fatal accident list:

Jul 7, 2008 10:50 AM, Us-12, Main St East, Lat: 46.606440, Lon: -121.671090, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 194ft / 59.1mTotal length
  • $21,250,000Total costs
  • 18,147Total average daily traffic
  • 2,852Total average daily truck traffic
  • 25,351Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Packwood, WA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 41930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 61960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 22010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Packwood, WA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Packwood)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

27 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • State Maint Bldg (Lat: 46.598444 Lon: -121.667861), Call Sign: KOF555, Licensee ID: L00007876,
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.0200 MHz, 47.1000 MHz, Grant Date: 09/16/1997, Expiration Date: 11/24/2002, Cancellation Date: 08/30/2002, Registrant: State Of; Dept. Of Transportation Washington, 724 Quince Street Se, Olympia, WA 98504-7359, Phone: (360) 705-7001, Fax: (360) 705-6873, Email:

  • White Pass 13 Mi E (Lat: 46.623722 Lon: -121.556472), Structure height: 8 m, Call Sign: WPDY808,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.970 MHz, 158.790 MHz, Grant Date: 01/24/2023, Expiration Date: 04/15/2033, Registrant: State Of Washington, 2803 156th Ave Se, Bellevue, WA 98007, Phone: (425) 401-7800, Fax: (425) 401-7847, Email:

  • SR-12 & SR-123, Sr12 & Sr123, 11.29 Km To (Lat: 46.685139 Lon: -121.578667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 14 m, Overall height: 15 m, Call Sign: WQMF777,
    Assigned Frequencies: 854.137 MHz, Grant Date: 05/01/2020, Expiration Date: 07/27/2030, Cancellation Date: 02/27/2023, Certifier: Terry C Miller, Registrant: State Of; Department Of Transportation Washington, 7345 Linderson Way Sw, Tumwater, Wa 98501, Olympia, WA 98504-7359, Phone: (360) 705-7001, Fax: (360) 705-6873, Email:

  • White Pass Rwis, Sr12 Mp150.9 (Lat: 46.637111 Lon: -121.393111), Type: Pole, Structure height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WRWY690,
    Assigned Frequencies: 4960.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/12/2023, Expiration Date: 04/12/2033, Certifier: Tim Mcdowell, Registrant: State Of; Department Of Transportation Washington, 7345 Linderson Way Sw / Tumwater Wa, Olympia, WA 98504-7359, Phone: (360) 705-7001, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

29 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Packwood)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: AIR CREATION TENARG 912 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912UL SERIES (80 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 77ZT, N77ZT, N-77ZT, Serial Number: T06005, Year manufactured: 2006, Airworthiness Date: 01/29/2010, Certificate Issue Date: 05/15/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Jerry L Pruitt, 191 Timberline Dr, Packwood, WA 98361

Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Packwood, WA
  • 43.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 38.0%Wood
  • 18.3%Electricity


Packwood 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 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 significantly below state average.
  • House age 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.
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