Kalama, Washington

Population 2,294

Kalama is located in Cowlitz County, WA. The population is 2,294, making Kalama the 5th largest city in Cowlitz County.

There are 2 public schools in Kalama with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Kalama is low , and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Kalama is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Kalama property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Kalama include Prescott, Carrolls and Deer Island.

Kalama Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 8.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 72.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19%

Crime Rate

51.84% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 72
  • Violent Crimes: 108
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 145
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 868

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 0 offenders in Kalama
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

42 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 34

Unemployment

Very High 5.3%
  • Washington unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Kalama, WA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Kalama's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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15 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Kalama, WA issued 15 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Kalama, WA issued 17 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $670
  • 1 Bedroom: $770
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,000
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,420
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,710

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Environmental Hazards

42 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (142/152)
    Kalama, WA has 93.42% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Kalama, WA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.68 Average
    Kalama, WA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 38.6°
  • February 41.63°
  • March 44.58°
  • April 48.38°
  • May 55.23°
  • June 60.1°
  • July 66.9°
  • August 67.16°
  • September 61.72°
  • October 52.2°
  • November 44.3°
  • December 37.36°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Kalama, WA

Earthquakes
Kalama, WA has a high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Kalama, WA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Kalama, WA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Kalama, WA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Kalama, WA: $55,192

Unemployment

Unemployment in Kalama is 5.3%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 34.65%
White Collar - 65.35%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jay Inslee
  • Sen. Maria Cantwell
  • Sen. Patty Murray

City Representatives

  • Jaime Herrera Beutler

Neighborhood Info

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  • No Cemeteries found in Kalama, WA

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1 Fire Station view all

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1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Kalama, WA
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