Living in Cowlitz County, Washington

Cowlitz County is a county in Washington with a population of around 103,468, part of the Longview, WA MSA metro area. The main communities are Longview, Kelso, Woodland.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,357/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $400K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 4.6%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 46°F) and cool summers (highs around 69°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Cowlitz County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 41 and a predominantly working-class population (17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.