Kelso, Washington

Population 11,929

Kelso is located in Cowlitz County, WA. The population is 11,929, making Kelso the 2nd largest city in Cowlitz County.

There are 12 public schools in Kelso with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Kelso is moderate , and there are 28 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Kelso is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Kelso property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Kelso include Carrolls, West Side Highway and Longview.

Kelso Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 17.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 73.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 9.4%

Crime Rate

27.35% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 121
  • Violent Crimes: 267
  • Robbery: 49
  • Burglary: 380
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

42.31% Higher than national avg.
  • 28 offenders in Kelso
  • 23.47 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

102 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 93

Unemployment

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

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

12 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 12 K-12 public schools in Kelso, WA and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Kelso's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
3 Private Schools

Family House Academy

Journey Christian School

Kelso Christian Academy

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

28 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Kelso, WA

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Kelso, WA issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Kelso, WA issued 4 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

**Displaying data from Kelso, WA
  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $710
  • 1 Bedroom: $810
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,060
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,510
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,810

Zip Codes

98626 98632

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Environmental Hazards

102 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (142/152)
    Kelso, WA has 93.42% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Kelso, WA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.68 Average
    Kelso, 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 Kelso, WA

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

Demographics view details

Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Kelso, WA: $34,556

Unemployment

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

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 55.68%
White Collar - 44.32%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Jaime Herrera Beutler

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

3 Cemeteries view all

14 FCC Towers view all

6 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Kelso, WA

1 Library view all

3 Police Stations view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Kelso, WA
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