Quality of Life

Clark County WA

In 2002, CNN and Money magazine ranked the area #2 among best places to live in the nation, #1 was New York City.
Criteria included nice weather, low crime, low property taxes and excellent education. The opportunity to drive a few
minutes and be in a rural setting is appealing to many. There are a number of recreational opportunities within a short
drive, including the Cascade Mountains, the Pacific Ocean, the Columbia River Gorge and the activities of downtown
Climate
Average Daily Temperatur High Low Average
July 79.9 56.5 68.2
January 45.4 33.7 39.6
Annual Average Temperature 53.6
Rainfall in Inches 36.3
Snowfall in Inches 6.5
Wind Speed in Miles per Hour (Annual 7.9
Average)
Number of Days Sunny or Partly Sunny 142
(Annual)
Elevation (Mean Feet Above Sea Level) Range: Less than 10 feet -- Over Average
3000 feet
Taxes
Personal Income Tax (in Ranges) Rate Range
State 0
Earned Income 0
Unearned Income 0
Local 0
Earned Income 0
Unearned Income 0
Local Occupation Tax ( Paid by Employee) Rate Range Basis
City Residents 0 0
Non City Residents 0 0
Sales Tax
State Rate 6.5%
Local Rate 1.7%
Major Exemptions Machinery & Equipment Equipment must be used in
Manufacturing Process
Housing
Average Selling Prices Single Family
New and Existing
Single Family Home 3,500 Sq. Ft.-4 New - $331,800
Bedrooms Existing - $275,880
2,500 Sq. Ft. - 3 Bedrooms New $218,180
Existing - $212,353.00
Townhouse 1,500 Sq. Ft. 2 New - NA
Bedrooms Existing - $112,900
Condominiums 1,200 Sq. Ft 0- New - $112,065
2 Bedrooms Existing - $115,109
Number of Single Family Homes for Sale
by Price ( New and Existing)
Under - $150,000 155
$150,001 - $200,000 406
$200,001 - $250,000 833
$250,001 - Over 2970
Rentals Average Monthly Rent
Executive Style 3,000 Sq. Ft. 3 $1,500
Bedroom Home
New 2 Bedroom Apartment $686.00
Apartment Vacancy % 3.10%
Education (2006)
Number of School Districts 10
Central City & Selected Suburban School Vancouver School District Evergreen School District Battle Ground School Camas School District
Districts District
Elementary School Enrollment 15,078 17,480 8,001 2,523
Secondary School Enrollment 7,049 7,737 4,930 1,460
Spending per Student
Total $ 7,546.00 $ 7,009.78 $ 6,292.00 $ 7,088.00
Instructional
Student Teacher Ratios
Elementary School Enrollment 24-1 25-1 26-1 26-1
Secondary School Enrollment 29-1 23-1 30-1 32-1
 ACT
% of Students Taking the Test
Average Score 22.4 24.1 21.28
SAT
% of Students Taking the Test
Average Score 540 Verbal, 533 Math 533 Verbal, 522 Math 515 Verbal, 528 Math 539 Verbal, 539 Math
Number of Merit Scholarships
Semifinalists
Finalists
Ratio of Merit Scholarships per 100
Graduating Seniors
Semifinalists
Finalists
% of High School Seniors
Attending College
Entering the Labor Market
Mandatory Competency Testing for High Yes (starting with class 2006) Yes (starting with class 2006) Yes (starting with class Yes (starting with class 2006)
School Graduation (Yes or No) 2006)
If Yes, % of Students Passing on First
Attempt
Science & Technology Magnet Schools Yes

Specialized High Schools Yes

Tech Prep Programs Yes Yes Yes Yes
Occupational Clusters or Career Pathways Yes Yes Yes Yes

Vocational High Schools Yes, Skills Center Yes, Skills Center Yes, Skills Center Yes, Skills Center
Private Schools 18
Elementary School Enrollment
No. of Schools 17
Total Enrollment
Average Annual Tuition
Secondary School Enrollment
No. of Schools 1
Total Enrollment 3,318
Average Annual Tuition
Health Care
Hospitals No. of Hospitals No. of Teaching Hospitals No. of Beds
1 0 360
No. of Outpatient Clinics
Physicians & Dentists in the Area Physicians Dentists Total
400 200+ 600+
Ratio per 1,000 Population 1.2
Crime Rate per 1,000 Inhabitants Property Violent Total
37.4 2.9 154.9
No. of Enclosed Regional Malls 1 in Clark County
No. of Religious Institutions Protestant Catholic Synagogues Other
175+ 10 2
Sports
Major & Minor College & Professional Professional College
Teams
Major Minor Major Minor
Football University of Oregon Portland State University
Baseball Portland Beavers Oregon State University
Basketball Portland Trail Blazers
Hockey Portland Winter Hawks
Soccer Portland Timbers
Culture
Top Five Annual Events Event Dates
Clark County Fair August
Fourth of July Celebration July
Vancouver Sausage Festival September
Evergreen Fly-In August
Wine & Jazz Festival August
No. Of Cultural Places & Amenities Museums Dance Companies Symphony Orchestras Opera / Theater Companies
5 in Clark County 11 in Portland primarily 3 in area 1 / 10+
Recreational Outlets (Provide Examples Colombia River Gorge National
within a 2 Hour Drive) Scenic Area;
Pacific Ocean Beaches;
Cascade Mountains
(Mt. St Helens, Mt. Hood)

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