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Ethel, Washington

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Population in July 2007: 2,985.
Males: 1,529  (51.2%)
Females: 1,456  (48.8%)
Median resident age:

40.0 years
Washington median age:

35.3 years

Zip code: 98542

Estimated median household income in 2022: $67,881 (it was $34,901 in 2000)
Ethel:

$67,881
WA:

$91,306

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,162 (it was $14,408 in 2000)

Ethel CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $432,992 (it was $130,400 in 2000)
Ethel:

$432,992
WA:

$569,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $376,342; detached houses: $412,728; townhouses or other attached units: $208,842; in 2-unit structures: $276,072; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $295,255; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $233,707; mobile homes: $266,018; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $88,764
March 2022 cost of living index in Ethel: 97.1 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Ethel, WA (2000)
    • 2,56392.2%White alone
    • 983.5%Hispanic
    • 531.9%Two or more races
    • 491.8%American Indian alone
    • 110.4%Asian alone
    • 30.1%Black alone
    • 30.1%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

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

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Current Local Time: PST time zone

Land area: 55.3 square miles.

Population density: 54 people per square mile   (very low).

Ethel, Washington map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Ethel CCD:

1.0% ($1,288)
Washington:

1.2% ($1,915)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Graham-Thrift, WA (43.0 miles , pop. 56,970).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Portland, OR (68.0 miles , pop. 529,121).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (888.8 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Onalaska, WA (2.2 miles ),
Toledo, WA (2.6 miles ),
Jackson Prairie, WA (2.8 miles ),
Winlock, WA (3.1 miles ),
Napavine, WA (3.1 miles ),
Olequa, WA (3.3 miles ),
Mossyrock, WA (3.5 miles ),
Vader, WA (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 46.50 N, Longitude: 122.74 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 360

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

6.3%
Washington:

4.6%
Most common industries in Ethel, WA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.8%)
  • Construction (9.4%)
  • Health care (6.7%)
  • Wood products (5.9%)
  • Personal & laundry services (5.7%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (17.5%)
  • Construction (16.6%)
  • Wood products (9.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.9%)
  • Truck transportation (4.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (12.4%)
  • Personal & laundry services (10.4%)
  • Educational services (7.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.5%)
  • Social assistance (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Ethel, WA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Carpenters (4.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Carpenters (8.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.3%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (5.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.5%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (7.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Cashiers (5.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.3%)

Average climate in Ethel, Washington

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Ethel, Washington average temperatures Ethel, Washington average precipitation Ethel, Washington humidity Ethel, Washington wind speed Ethel, Washington snowfall Ethel, Washington sunshine Ethel, Washington clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 71.8. This is about average.

City:

71.8
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.91. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.91
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Ethel-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Washington state average. It is 1474% 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 52.8 miles away from the city 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 41.2 miles away from Ethel 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 44.6 miles away from Ethel center
On 4/29/1965 at 15:28:43, a magnitude 6.6 (6.6 UK) earthquake occurred 59.4 miles away from Ethel center, causing $28,000,000 total damage
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 425.4 miles away from the city 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 45.1 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).

Hospitals and medical centers near Ethel:

  • FMC CHEHALIS (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; CHEHALIS, WA)
  • ST HELEN HOSP (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; CHEHALIS, WA)

Amtrak station near Ethel:

  • 18 miles: CENTRALIA (210 RAILROAD AVE.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ethel:

  • Centralia College (about 19 miles; Centralia, WA; Full-time enrollment: 2,354)
  • Lower Columbia College (about 27 miles; Longview, WA; FT enrollment: 2,595)
  • South Puget Sound Community College (about 38 miles; Olympia, WA; FT enrollment: 3,981)
  • The Evergreen State College (about 42 miles; Olympia, WA; FT enrollment: 4,613)
  • Pacific Lutheran University (about 47 miles; Tacoma, WA; FT enrollment: 3,548)
  • Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom (about 47 miles; Lakewood, WA; FT enrollment: 5,228)
  • Clover Park Technical College (about 48 miles; Lakewood, WA; FT enrollment: 4,185)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Ethel: Cowlitz Trout Hatchery (A), Cowlitz Prairie Grange (B), Upper Cowlitz School (C), Alpine Dairy (D), Lewis County Fire District 2 Station 3 (E), Mount Saint Helens Visitors Center (F), Jackson House (G), Lewis County Fire District 5 Station 3 (H), Lewis County Fire District 8 Station 3 (I), Lewis County Fire Protection District 8 Salkum Volunteer Fire Department (J). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Ethel: Saint Francis Xavier Mission (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creeks: Blue Creek (A), Jack Welches Creek (B), Jones Creek (C), Mill Creek (D), Silver Creek (E), Alexander Creek (F), Baker Creek (G), Skook Creek (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Ethel include: Jackson Court House State Park (1), Lewis and Clark State Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

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 place:

2.6 people
Washington:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

72.0%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.7%
Whole state:

7.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

13.4%
Whole state:

10.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

5.1%
Whole state:

4.6%
3 people in other noninstitutional facilities in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Ethel:

Marital status in Ethel, WA
  • Never married: 18.7%
  • Now married: 67.5%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 6.3%
  • Divorced: 7.6%

For population 25 years and over in Ethel:

  • High school or higher: 80.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.6%
  • Unemployed: 11.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.8
Washington average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ethel, 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
Lewis County:

1.63 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

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

5.17 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

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

8.16 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

8.26 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Lewis County:

9.8%
Washington:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

34.4%
State:

25.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Lewis County:

10.0%
Washington:

13.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Ethel:

  • KJR (950 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA)
  • KIRO (710 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KPAM (860 AM; 50 kW; TROUTDALE, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)
  • KTTH (770 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KGNW (820 AM; 50 kW; BURIEN-SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA, INC.)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KITI (1420 AM; 5 kW; CENTRALIA-CHEHALIS, WA; Owner: PREMIER BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KELA (1470 AM; 5 kW; CENTRALIA-CHEHALIS, WA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KYCW (1090 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KOMO (1000 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - SEATTLE RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • 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.)
  • KKAD (1550 AM; 50 kW; VANCOUVER, WA; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-WASHINGTON, INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ethel:

  • KRQT (107.1 FM; CASTLE ROCK, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM LONGVIEW LICENSE, LLC)
  • KXXO (96.1 FM; OLYMPIA, WA; Owner: 3 CITIES, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KFMY (97.7 FM; RAYMOND, WA; Owner: SOUTH SOUND BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • 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.)
  • KJVH (89.5 FM; LONGVIEW, WA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KACS (90.5 FM; CHEHALIS, WA; Owner: CHEHALIS VALLEY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • KLYK (94.5 FM; KELSO, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM LONGVIEW LICENSE, LLC)
  • KGY-FM (96.9 FM; MCCLEARY, WA; Owner: KGY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Ethel:

  • KCKA (Channel 15; CENTRALIA, WA; Owner: BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE)
  • K42CM (Channel 42; CENTRALIA, ETC., WA; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION NORTHWEST, INC.)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

3
  • Edward G Roach, 1739 U.S. Highway 12 (Lat: 46.534167 Lon: -122.706944), Type: 77.7, Overall height: 74.7 m, Registrant: None

  • Edward G Roach, 1739 U.S. Highway 12 (Lat: 46.534167 Lon: -122.706944), Type: 77.7, Overall height: 74.7 m, Registrant: None

  • Edward G Roach, 1739 U.S. Highway 12 (Lat: 46.534167 Lon: -122.706944), Type: 77.7, Overall height: 74.7 m, Registrant: None


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Ethel)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

6
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150B (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1224Y, N1224Y, N-1224Y, Serial Number: 15059624, Year manufactured: 1962, Airworthiness Date: 05/29/1962, Certificate Issue Date: 12/12/2003
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Richard R Cole, 301 Larmon Rd, Ethel, WA 98542, Other Owners: Pamela M Cole
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7AC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A-65-8 (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1693E, N1693E, N-1693E, Serial Number: 7AC-5258, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 12/03/2019, Certificate Issue Date: 12/16/2020
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Brian R Hanger, 2081 Us Highway 12, Ethel, WA 98542, Other Owners: Amanda L Hallberg
  • Aircraft: BERNIER GORDON L WAG AERO SPOTSMN 2+2 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: FORD CONVERSION (60 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 775GB, N775GB, N-775GB, Serial Number: 169, Year manufactured: 1998, Airworthiness Date: 12/07/1998, Certificate Issue Date: 06/07/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Lance W Christiansen, Po Box 404, Ethel, WA 98542
  • Aircraft: TEMCO GC-1B (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C125 SERIES (125 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 78316, N78316, N-78316, Serial Number: 2316, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 07/17/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 04/13/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Lance W Christiansen, Po Box 404, Ethel, WA 98542
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-24-250 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 135 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8340P, N8340P, N-8340P, Serial Number: 24-3595, Airworthiness Date: 12/30/1963, Certificate Issue Date: 06/07/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Lance W Christiansen, Po Box 404, Ethel, WA 98542
  • Aircraft: CESSNA T210L (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 141 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-520 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 93186, N93186, N-93186, Serial Number: 21060299, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 05/15/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 01/08/1991
    Registrant (Individual): Byron B Bates, 2114 Us Highway 12, Ethel, WA 98542

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ethel, WA
  • 62.4%Electricity
  • 20.9%Wood
  • 8.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.6%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ethel, WA
  • 75.4%Electricity
  • 20.2%Wood
  • 2.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.8%Coal or coke


Ethel compared to Washington state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 3 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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