Tuesday, December 2, 2008

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Issaquah, Washington

   
Total population 18,373
Median home price $ 479,975
Average January/July temperatures 28.9° / 67.5°
Annual Precipitation 18.92 in. /yr.

Issaquah, Washington

This King County town benefits from tourism, thanks to its picturesque natural surrounding.

Cultural Attractions
The Cougar Mountain Zoo contains exhibits of ten different animals, including reindeer and wallabies.
Economy
Lumbering and agriculture are two industries that color this city's economy.  A confectionery factory and a salmon hatchery are also important businesses.
Geography
Issaquah is just southeast of Seattle, at the foot of the Cascade range.
Historical
During the 19th century, Asian and Indian laborers picked hops in the area, which were subsequently used to make beer in Seattle breweries.
Recreation
The Issaquah Alps Trail Club offers guided hikes, and works to preserve trails on nearby mountains.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 35.19 ° / 22.56 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 82.72 ° / 52.33 °
Precipitation (?) 18.92 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) N/A
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 0
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 113
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 479,975
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $65911.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $60020
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 8.9 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) 1.090 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 48
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 61
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 31
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 173
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 5
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 71
Number of libraries within the county (?) 117
Number of museums within the county (?) 50
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 16
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 18,373
Population density (?) 1,533 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 90.2% growth
Population over 55 (?) 2,972 people
Education (?) 44 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 83
Number of clinics within the county (?) 280
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 717
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