Kelso

WA

Cowlitz County, Washington

Population 112K |Median income $76,531 |1 hospital

Population
112,360
Cowlitz County
Median Income
$76,531
+13% vs avg
Median Home Value
$397,500
+75% vs avg
Median Age
41.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
112K+10%
Median Income
$76,531+61%
Median Home Value
$397,500+119%
Poverty Rate
12.2%-31%
Unemployment
5.9%-55%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,206/mo
Poverty Rate
12.2% -14% vs avg
Unemployment 5.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 17.6%
Work From Home 8.2%
Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 83.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
40.5%
Short Sleep Duration
35.6%
High Blood Pressure
35.4%
Physical Inactivity
22.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.7%
Binge Drinking
16.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.6%
Current Smoking
13.4%
Current Asthma
12.3%
Diabetes
11.4%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 71.5%
Dental Visit 59.7%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.2%
Stroke
3.8%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
PEACEHEALTH ST JOHN MEDICAL CENTER
LONGVIEW · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Alerts & News — Kelso Area 6

Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 34m ago
Bushfire Alerts

Bushfire Advice Issued for City of Sydney Following Grass Fire Report

NSW RFS · 1h ago
Bushfire Alerts

Bushfire Advice Issued for Demamiel Rd in Whitton; Fire Currently Under Control

NSW RFS · 1h ago
Bushfire Alerts

Bushfire Advice Issued for Whitton as Demamiel Rd Fire Brought Under Control

NSW RFS · 1h ago
Bushfire Alerts

Bushfire Advice Issued for Demamiel Rd, Whitton; Fire Currently Under Control

NSW RFS · 1h ago
Bushfire Alerts

Bushfire Advice Issued for Demamiel Rd in Whitton

NSW RFS · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Kelso, WA? ▼
Kelso, WA has a population of 112,360 people, located in Cowlitz County, Washington.
What is the median household income in Kelso? ▼
The median household income in Kelso, WA is $76,531 per year. The poverty rate is 12.2%.
What is the median home value in Kelso? ▼
The median home value in Kelso, WA is $397,500. Median rent is $1,206/month.
What are the top health concerns in Kelso? ▼
The top health indicators in Kelso include Obesity (40.5%), Short Sleep Duration (35.6%), High Blood Pressure (35.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Kelso? ▼
Kelso has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Kelso? ▼
The median age in Kelso, WA is 41.5 years. 17.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Kelso, WA is located in Cowlitz County, Washington. With a population of 112K and a median household income of $76,531, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Kelso area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Cowlitz County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.