Point Roberts, Washington

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Population in July 2007: 1,503.
Males: 764  (50.8%)
Females: 739  (49.2%)
Median resident age:

43.2 years
Washington median age:

35.3 years

Zip code: 98281

Estimated median household income in 2022: $71,578 (it was $36,146 in 2000)
Point Roberts:

$71,578
WA:

$91,306

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $56,675 (it was $25,449 in 2000)

Point Roberts CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $500,263 (it was $124,400 in 2000)
Point Roberts:

$500,263
WA:

$569,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $618,668; detached houses: $673,947; townhouses or other attached units: $482,237; in 2-unit structures: $597,815; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $424,563; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $322,462; mobile homes: $232,843; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $243,510
March 2022 cost of living index in Point Roberts: 100.1 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Point Roberts, WA (2000)
    • 1,22994.0%White alone
    • 262.0%Asian alone
    • 171.3%Hispanic
    • 131.0%Two or more races
    • 100.8%American Indian alone
    • 80.6%Black alone
    • 40.3%Other race alone
    • 10.08%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

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Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 30 feet

Land area: 4.88 square miles.

Population density: 308 people per square mile   (very low).

Point Roberts, Washington map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Point Roberts CCD:

1.0% ($1,305)
Washington:

1.2% ($1,915)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bellingham, WA (31.1 miles , pop. 67,171).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Seattle, WA (100.1 miles , pop. 563,374).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (1058.5 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Blaine, WA (3.7 miles ),
Birch Bay, WA (3.8 miles ),
Custer, WA (4.4 miles ),
Ferndale, WA (4.8 miles ),
Lummi Reservation, WA (4.9 miles ),
Orcas, WA (4.9 miles ),
Lynden, WA (5.2 miles ),
Marietta-Alderwood, WA (5.2 miles )

Latitude: 48.99 N, Longitude: 123.05 W

Area code: 360

Distribution of median household income in Point Roberts, WA in 2022
Point Roberts satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.1%
Washington:

4.6%
Most common industries in Point Roberts, WA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (9.7%)
  • Air transportation (8.0%)
  • Construction (7.8%)
  • Public administration (7.1%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (6.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.9%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (5.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Air transportation (11.8%)
  • Construction (11.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.3%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (7.3%)
  • Public administration (6.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (12.6%)
  • Educational services (8.5%)
  • Public administration (7.3%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (6.5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (6.1%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (5.3%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Point Roberts, WA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.1%)
  • Aircraft and traffic control occupations (4.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (4.3%)
  • Art and design workers (4.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Aircraft and traffic control occupations (7.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.7%)
  • Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (5.1%)
  • Construction laborers (5.1%)
  • Art and design workers (4.8%)
  • Computer specialists (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.9%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (6.1%)
  • Printing workers (5.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Top executives (4.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.5%)

Average climate in Point Roberts, Washington

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 42.3. This is significantly better than average.

City:

42.3
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 24.1. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 22.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

24.1
U.S.:

33.3

Earthquake activity:

Point Roberts-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Washington state average. It is 890% 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 123.1 miles away from the city center, causing $80,000,000 total damage
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.8 MD, Depth: 32.2 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 128.4 miles away from Point Roberts center
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.5 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.8 MW) earthquake occurred 133.3 miles away from Point Roberts 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 120.5 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 133.9 miles away from the city center
On 5/3/1996 at 04:04:22, a magnitude 5.5 (5.2 MB, 5.3 MD, 5.5 ML, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 100.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), energy magnitude (ME), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Whatcom County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 10, Mudslides: 7, Winter Storms: 5, Landslides: 4, Winds: 3, Snows: 2, Earthquake: 1, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 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 Point Roberts:

  • ICELANDIC OLD FOLKS HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BLAINE, WA)
  • STAFHOLT GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BLAINE, WA)

Airports located in Point Roberts:

Amtrak stations near Point Roberts:

  • 14 miles: RICHMOND (10251 ST. EDWARD DR.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones.
  • 15 miles: SURREY (187 176TH ST.) - Bus Station
  • 17 miles: VANCOUVER (1150 STATION ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Point Roberts:

  • Whatcom Community College (about 29 miles; Bellingham, WA; Full-time enrollment: 3,265)
  • Western Washington University (about 32 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 13,875)
  • Skagit Valley College (about 52 miles; Mount Vernon, WA; FT enrollment: 3,803)
  • Peninsula College (about 64 miles; Port Angeles, WA; FT enrollment: 2,012)
  • Everett Community College (about 79 miles; Everett, WA; FT enrollment: 5,818)
  • Edmonds Community College (about 88 miles; Lynnwood, WA; FT enrollment: 7,271)
  • Shoreline Community College (about 92 miles; Shoreline, WA; FT enrollment: 5,026)

Public elementary/middle school in Point Roberts:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Point Roberts: Point Roberts Port of Entry (A), Northwest Grange (B), Point Roberts Golf and Country Club (C), Whatcom County Fire District 5 (D), Point Roberts Library (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Point Roberts: Trinity Community Lutheran Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Whatcom 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:

1.9 people
Washington:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

54.9%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.7%
Whole state:

7.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

15.0%
Whole state:

10.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

5.5%
Whole state:

4.6%

Banks with branches in Point Roberts (2011 data):

  • Banner Bank: Point Roberts Branch at 480 Tyee Dr, branch established on 1996/11/19. Info updated 2011/05/03: Bank assets: $4,048.2 mil, Deposits: $3,348.4 mil, headquarters in Walla Walla, WA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 87 total offices, Holding Company: Banner Corporation
  • Sterling Savings Bank: Point Roberts Branch at 476 Tyee Drive, branch established on 1998/06/15. Info updated 2012/03/21: Bank assets: $9,207.8 mil, Deposits: $6,454.1 mil, headquarters in Spokane, WA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 192 total offices, Holding Company: Sterling Financial Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Point Roberts:

Marital status in Point Roberts, WA
  • Never married: 20.0%
  • Now married: 62.0%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 5.8%
  • Divorced: 12.3%

For population 25 years and over in Point Roberts:

  • High school or higher: 86.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.0%
  • Unemployed: 6.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.5
Washington average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Point Roberts, WA (based on Whatcom County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant25,842105
Catholic13,3976
Mainline Protestant9,85939
Other8,71433
Orthodox3702
None142,958-
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: 34
This county:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

2.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Whatcom County:

0.16 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 16
Here:

0.83 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

1.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 73
Whatcom County:

3.80 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.67 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 184
Whatcom County:

9.57 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

6.1%
State:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

23.1%
State:

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

14.4%
State:

13.9%

Businesses in Point Roberts, WA

  • FedEx: 3
  • UPS: 3

Strongest AM radio stations in Point Roberts:

  • KARI (550 AM; 25 kW; BLAINE, WA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRPI (1550 AM; 50 kW; FERNDALE, WA; Owner: BBC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPUG (1170 AM; 10 kW; BELLINGHAM, WA; Owner: SAGA BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KAPS (660 AM; 10 kW; MOUNT VERNON, WA; Owner: VALLEY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KGMI (790 AM; 5 kW; BELLINGHAM, WA)
  • KIRO (710 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KIXI (880 AM; 50 kW; MERCER ISLAND/SEATTL, WA; Owner: BELLEVUE RADIO, INC.)
  • KTTH (770 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KGNW (820 AM; 50 kW; BURIEN-SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA, INC.)
  • KRKO (1380 AM; 50 kW; EVERETT, WA; Owner: S-R BROADCASTING, CO.)
  • KKOL (1300 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA, 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 Point Roberts:

  • KISM (92.9 FM; BELLINGHAM, WA; Owner: SAGA BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KWPZ (106.5 FM; LYNDEN, WA; Owner: CRISTA MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KAFE (104.3 FM; BELLINGHAM, WA; Owner: SAGA BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • K201FH (88.1 FM; BELLINGHAM, WA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K210CN (89.9 FM; BELLINGHAM, WA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Point Roberts:

  • KBCB (Channel 24; BELLINGHAM, WA; Owner: WORLD TELEVISION OF WASHINGTON, LLC.)

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Point Roberts)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • E Side Of Beach Rd 262 S Benson Rd (Lat: 48.988167 Lon: -123.050472), Call Sign: KQS586,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.610 MHz, Grant Date: 07/20/1998, Expiration Date: 10/05/2003, Cancellation Date: 03/10/2003, Registrant: Northwest Regional Council, 600 Lakeway Dr, Bellingham, WA 98225, Phone: (360) 676-6749, Fax: (360) 738-2451, Email:

  • POINT ROBERTS RADIO, Lat: 48.994167 Lon: -123.048056, Call Sign: KVR817,
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.937 MHz, 452.937 MHz, 452.925 MHz, 457.925 MHz, 452.950 MHz, 457.950 MHz, Grant Date: 04/18/2023, Expiration Date: 06/21/2033, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Email:

  • L6 MOBILES, Lat: 48.994167 Lon: -123.048056, Call Sign: WPGM407,
    Assigned Frequencies: 161.100 MHz, 160.410 MHz, Grant Date: 12/23/2014, Expiration Date: 02/02/2025, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:

  • Benson, Benson Reservoir (Lat: 48.892417 Lon: -123.042694), Type: Tank, Structure height: 15.2 m, Call Sign: WQCU519,
    Assigned Frequencies: 467.237 MHz, Grant Date: 03/05/2015, Expiration Date: 05/26/2025, Certifier: Dan Bourks, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 79 Tyee Drive Suite A, Point Roberts, WA 98281, Phone: (360) 945-4696, Fax: (360) 945-3021, Email:

  • Lat: 48.985944 Lon: -123.076861, Call Sign: WQHQ914,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.430 MHz, 159.202 MHz, 159.472 MHz, Grant Date: 10/10/2007, Expiration Date: 10/10/2017, Cancellation Date: 12/16/2017, Certifier: William G Skinner, Registrant: Radio Licensing Services, Milwaukie, OR 97269-2161, Phone: (503) 794-3761, Fax: (503) 794-3759, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • Seattle 8, Various Locations (Lat: 48.499750 Lon: -123.060278), Type: N/A, Structure height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WPVU726,
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.256 MHz, 928.256 MHz, Grant Date: 06/28/2022, Expiration Date: 08/23/2032, Certifier: Jiri Sykora, Registrant: Puget Sound Energy, Inc., 9515 Willows Rd Ne, Redmond, WA 98052, Phone: (425) 867-7300, Fax: (425) 867-7310, Email:

  • POINT ROBERT, Benson Park Road (Lat: 48.991778 Lon: -123.044806), Type: Mast, Structure height: 45.4 m, Overall height: 46.9 m, Call Sign: WQQX513,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, 6595.00 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6595.00 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6595.00 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6595.00 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6595.00 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6595.00 MHz, Grant Date: 02/14/2023, Expiration Date: 03/20/2033, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • POINT ROBERTS, 1957 Johnson Rd (Lat: 48.994167 Lon: -123.048056), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 60.7 m, Overall height: 61.9 m, Call Sign: WRJM903,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10935.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/28/2020, Expiration Date: 09/28/2030, Certifier: Robert D Greene, Registrant: Whatcom County Sheriff\'s Office, 311 Grand Ave, Lynden, WA 98225, Phone: (360) 778-7166, Fax: (360) 778-8441, Email:

  • POINT ROBERTS, 1957 Johnson Rd (Lat: 48.994167 Lon: -123.048056), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 60.7 m, Overall height: 61.9 m, Call Sign: WRND388,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11055.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/19/2021, Expiration Date: 07/19/2031, Certifier: Robert Greene, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • SE07311A, 2050 Benson Rd (Wa48273-B) (Lat: 48.991778 Lon: -123.044806), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 45.4 m, Overall height: 46.9 m, Call Sign: WRYN653,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/30/2023, Expiration Date: 08/30/2033, Certifier: Robert Nichols, Registrant: Startouch, Inc., 454 West Stuart Road, Bellingham, WA 98226, Phone: (360) 543-5679, Fax: (360) 738-6601, Email:

  • PT ROBERTS, 1957 Johnson Rd (Lat: 48.994167 Lon: -123.048056), Type: Tower, Structure height: 60.7 m, Overall height: 61.9 m, Call Sign: WLK850,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 01/26/2021, Expiration Date: 02/01/2031, Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Dickens, Duffy & Prendergast, LLP, 2120 L Street, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 828-5519, Fax: (202) 828-5568, Email:


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • 1579 Harbor Seal Dr (Lat: 48.978111 Lon: -123.080778), Type: Bant, Structure height: 27 m, Overall height: 32 m, Call Sign: WQVJ536,
    Assigned Frequencies: 122.800 MHz, Grant Date: 03/03/2015, Expiration Date: 03/03/2025, Certifier: Bobbie Granley, Registrant: Aviation Research Corporation Us, 1579 Harbor Seal Drive, Point Roberts, WA 98281, Phone: (360) 945-2962, Fax: (360) 945-2974, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

53 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Point Roberts)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

8 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Point Roberts)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 17. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 31 took place in 2013, and the least - 5 in 2002. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Point Roberts, WA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (39.2%), and Other (30.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Point Roberts, WA
    • 11439.2%Outside Fires
    • 8930.6%Other
    • 7224.7%Structure Fires
    • 165.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Point Roberts, WA
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Point Roberts, WA
  • 42.5%Electricity
  • 32.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 9.6%Wood
  • 2.7%Other fuel
  • 1.7%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Point Roberts, WA
  • 37.5%Electricity
  • 28.1%Wood
  • 22.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Point Roberts compared to Washington state average:

  • Unemployed percentage 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 significantly below state average.

Point Roberts on our top lists:

  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Northern America (population 500+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Canada (population 500+)"
  • #79 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Other South America (population 500+)"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Ozone (1-hour) air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #42 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
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