Vader, Washington

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Population in 2022: 652 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +10.5%
 
Males: 351  (54.0%)
Females: 301  (46.0%)
Median resident age:

32.9 years
Washington median age:

38.4 years

Zip codes: 98593.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,675 (it was $30,750 in 2000)
Vader:

$51,675
WA:

$91,306

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $18,728 (it was $15,481 in 2000)

Vader city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $296,706 (it was $85,800 in 2000)
Vader:

$296,706
WA:

$569,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $219,840; detached houses: $233,999; mobile homes: $146,701

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,172.

March 2022 cost of living index in Vader: 90.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 27.8%
(14.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 85.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 97.9% for other race residents, 14.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Vader, WA (2022)
    • 70977.0%White alone
    • 17519.0%Hispanic
    • 272.9%Two or more races
    • 10.1%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

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



According to our research of Washington and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Vader, Washington as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Vader is 362 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (23.8%), American (13.6%), English (7.4%), German (5.5%), European (3.0%), Norwegian (2.0%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Incorporated in 1906

Elevation: 175 feet

Land area: 0.90 square miles.

Population density: 723 people per square mile   (low).

Vader, Washington map

53 residents are foreign born (5.2% Latin America).

This city:

5.8%
Washington:

14.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Vader city:

0.7% ($615)
Washington:

1.2% ($1,915)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Graham-Thrift, WA (54.6 miles , pop. 56,970).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Portland, OR (62.6 miles , pop. 529,121).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (885.1 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Olequa, WA (1.7 miles ),
Ryderwood, WA (2.1 miles ),
Toledo, WA (2.4 miles ),
Winlock, WA (2.5 miles ),
Castle Rock, WA (3.0 miles ),
Jackson Prairie, WA (3.2 miles ),
Boistfort, WA (3.4 miles ),
Napavine, WA (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 46.40 N, Longitude: 122.96 W

Area code: 360

Distribution of median household income in Vader, WA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Vader, WA in 2022
Vader satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

6.3%
Washington:

4.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +175 (+42.2%).
Most common industries in Vader, WA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Truck transportation (8.9%)
  • Construction (8.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.0%)
  • Food (5.2%)
  • Health care (5.2%)
  • Educational services (5.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.3%)
  • Construction (12.4%)
  • Truck transportation (10.6%)
  • Food (9.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (8.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.1%)
  • Paper (6.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (11.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.0%)
  • Educational services (9.0%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (9.0%)
  • Truck transportation (7.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.0%)
  • Social assistance (6.0%)
Most common occupations in Vader, WA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.4%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (5.6%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (5.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.2%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (3.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.5%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (10.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.7%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (8.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (8.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.0%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.0%)
  • Child care workers (6.0%)
  • Cashiers (6.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.0%)

Average climate in Vader, 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 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 72.5. This is about average.

City:

72.5
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.68. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 0.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.68
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Vader-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Washington state average. It is 1450% 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 62.6 miles away from Vader 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 50.9 miles away from the city 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 52.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/1965 at 15:28:43, a magnitude 6.6 (6.6 UK) earthquake occurred 69.9 miles away from the city center, causing $28,000,000 total damage
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 415.2 miles away from Vader center
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 47.4 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).
Vader topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Vader:

  • KINDRED TRANSITIONAL CARE AND REHAB CTR - BEACON HI (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; LONGVIEW, WA)
  • NORTHWEST CONTINUUM CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; LONGVIEW, WA)

Amtrak station near Vader:

  • 19 miles: KELSO-LONGVIEW (KELSO, 501 S 1ST AVE.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Vader:

  • Lower Columbia College (about 18 miles; Longview, WA; Full-time enrollment: 2,595)
  • Centralia College (about 22 miles; Centralia, WA; FT enrollment: 2,354)
  • South Puget Sound Community College (about 44 miles; Olympia, WA; FT enrollment: 3,981)
  • The Evergreen State College (about 47 miles; Olympia, WA; FT enrollment: 4,613)
  • Clark College (about 56 miles; Vancouver, WA; FT enrollment: 9,330)
  • Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom (about 57 miles; Lakewood, WA; FT enrollment: 5,228)
  • Pacific Lutheran University (about 57 miles; Tacoma, WA; FT enrollment: 3,548)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Lewis County Fire District 7 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Birthplace of: Herbert Heyes - Actor.

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 city:

2.7 people
Washington:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

68.9%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.0%
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: 0.4% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Vader:

Marital status in Vader, WA
  • Never married: 33.9%
  • Now married: 54.2%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 4.4%
  • Divorced: 6.3%

For population 25 years and over in Vader:

  • High school or higher: 81.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.3%
  • Unemployed: 10.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.5
Washington average:

11.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Vader, 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
Here:

3.54 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

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

1.63 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

5.17 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

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

8.16 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.26 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.8%
Washington:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Lewis County:

34.4%
State:

25.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

10.0%
Washington:

13.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Vader:

44.9%
State:

49.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Vader:

39.2%
State:

47.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.0
Washington:

28.4

People feeling badly about themselves:
Vader:

24.5%
State:

20.9%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Vader:

10.8%
Washington:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.7
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

34.0%
Washington:

32.8%

General health condition:
This city:

50.7%
Washington:

56.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Vader:

75.5%
State:

79.4%

More about Health and Nutrition of Vader, WA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 3$12,237$48,9480$0
Streets and Highways 1$3,730$44,7601$1,010
Sewerage 0$0 1$2,137
Totals for Government 4$15,967$47,9012$3,147

Vader government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $190,000 ($291.41)
    Regular Highways: $83,000 ($127.30)
    Central Staff Services: $61,000 ($93.56)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $35,000 ($53.68)
    General Public Buildings: $9,000 ($13.80)
    Parks and Recreation: $8,000 ($12.27)
    Housing and Community Development: $7,000 ($10.74)
    General - Other: $5,000 ($7.67)
    Financial Administration: $5,000 ($7.67)
    Water Utilities: $1,000 ($1.53)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $10,000 ($15.34)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $78,000 ($119.63)
    Other - Sewerage: $2,000 ($3.07)
    Other - General - Other: $1,000 ($1.53)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($6.13)
    Regular Highways: $2,000 ($3.07)
    General - Other: $1,000 ($1.53)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $109,000 ($167.18)

Vader government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $169,000 ($259.20)
    Other: $7,000 ($10.74)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($1.53)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $12,000 ($18.40)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $8,000 ($12.27)
    Fines and Forfeits: $3,000 ($4.60)
    Donations From Private Sources: $3,000 ($4.60)
    Interest Earnings: $0 ($0.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $119,000 ($182.52)
    Highways: $43,000 ($65.95)
    General Local Government Support: $8,000 ($12.27)
  • Tax - Property: $71,000 ($108.90)
    Public Utilities Sales: $54,000 ($82.82)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $30,000 ($46.01)
    Documentary and Stock Transfer: $11,000 ($16.87)
    Other License: $8,000 ($12.27)

Vader government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $251,000 ($384.97)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $242,000 ($371.17)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $21,000 ($32.21)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $12,000 ($18.40)

Strongest AM radio stations in Vader:

  • KPAM (860 AM; 50 kW; TROUTDALE, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)
  • KBAM (1270 AM; 5 kW; LONGVIEW, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM LONGVIEW LICENSE, LLC)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KJR (950 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA)
  • KIRO (710 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • 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.)
  • KTTH (770 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KGNW (820 AM; 50 kW; BURIEN-SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA, INC.)
  • KKAD (1550 AM; 50 kW; VANCOUVER, WA; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-WASHINGTON, INC)
  • KYCW (1090 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KEX (1190 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KELA (1470 AM; 5 kW; CENTRALIA-CHEHALIS, WA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Vader:

  • KRQT (107.1 FM; CASTLE ROCK, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM LONGVIEW LICENSE, LLC)
  • KMNT (102.9 FM; CENTRALIA, WA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KITI-FM (95.1 FM; WINLOCK, WA; Owner: PREMIER BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • K220HE (91.9 FM; CHEHALIS, WA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K273AI (102.5 FM; ARIEL, WA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KXXO (96.1 FM; OLYMPIA, WA; Owner: 3 CITIES, 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.)
  • KFMY (97.7 FM; RAYMOND, WA; Owner: SOUTH SOUND BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KLYK (94.5 FM; KELSO, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM LONGVIEW LICENSE, LLC)
  • KJVH (89.5 FM; LONGVIEW, WA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KMUN (91.9 FM; ASTORIA, OR; Owner: TILLICUM FOUNDATION)
  • KWYA (89.7 FM; ASTORIA, OR; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KACS (90.5 FM; CHEHALIS, WA; Owner: CHEHALIS VALLEY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around Vader:

  • KCKA (Channel 15; CENTRALIA, WA; Owner: BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE)
  • K42CM (Channel 42; CENTRALIA, ETC., WA; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION NORTHWEST, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 223ft / 67.9mTotal length
  • $34,891,000Total costs
  • 53,076Total average daily traffic
  • 9,080Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Vader, WA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21920-1929
  • 21950-1959
  • 41960-1969
  • 51970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 22000-2009
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Vader, WA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • STATION, Bn Right Of Way 0.74 Mi N (Lat: 46.413694 Lon: -122.963167), Overall height: 24.4 m, Call Sign: WNTC477,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2133.20 MHz, Grant Date: 03/16/2000, Expiration Date: 06/06/2010, Cancellation Date: 04/24/2008, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4958, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:

  • CF15193, Tower (Lat: 46.382722 Lon: -123.047139), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 48.8 m, Call Sign: WRCH661,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/03/2018, Expiration Date: 10/03/2028, Certifier: Keith Scheffer, Registrant: Startouch, Inc., 454 W Stuart Road, Bellingham, WA 98226, Phone: (360) 543-5679, Fax: (360) 738-6601, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Vader)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: JOEL A BOWKER FLIGHTSTAR II SC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582DCDI (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 859DW, N859DW, N-859DW, Serial Number: 373, Year manufactured: 2015, Airworthiness Date: 02/18/2015, Certificate Issue Date: 10/07/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Claude L Campbell, 106 Enchanted Valley Dr N, Vader, WA 98593

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

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 10. The highest number of reported fires - 26 took place in 2009, and the least - 1 in 2002. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Vader, WA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (46.0%), and Outside Fires (34.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Vader, WA
    • 7546.0%Structure Fires
    • 5634.4%Outside Fires
    • 2716.6%Other
    • 53.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Vader, WA
Most common first names in Vader, WA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1172.7 years
James868.0 years
Robert771.5 years
John674.5 years
Harold571.0 years
Henry584.4 years
Walter568.2 years
Frank478.7 years
Clarence475.7 years
Margaret491.5 years
Most common last names in Vader, WA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson584.6 years
Johnston571.6 years
Brown475.7 years
Hancock463.2 years
Netter474.5 years
Mathis475.7 years
Allison367.0 years
Jones377.7 years
Godwin384.3 years
Spain365.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Vader, WA
  • 83.6%Electricity
  • 11.4%Wood
  • 4.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.9%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Vader, WA
  • 92.2%Electricity
  • 7.8%Wood


Vader compared to Washington state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage 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.
There are 2 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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