Tuesday, December 2, 2008

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Longview, Washington

       
Total population 36,767 Average January/July temperatures 21.9° / 65.5°
Median home price $ 158,588 Annual Precipitation 31.54 in. /yr.

Longview, Washington

This Cowlitz County city offers a rural lifestyle.

Cultural Attractions
The city provides maps for those who wish to take self-guided tours of its historic downtown.
Economy
The lumber and pulp industries are key to the economy of Longview.
Geography
Longview is in southwestern Washington.
Historical
Longview was a rural wilderness area until about 75 years ago.
Recreation
The Mint Valley Golf Course hosts various tournaments, offers instructional classes, and has a restaurant on site.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 30.18 ° / 13.68 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 80.9 ° / 50.17 °
Precipitation (?) 31.54 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) N/A
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 1
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 106
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 158,588
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $38536.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $36237
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 7.6 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .250 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 3
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 4
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 2
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 14
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 3
Number of libraries within the county (?) 6
Number of museums within the county (?) 1
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 0
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 36,767
Population density (?) 2,602 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 45.2% growth
Population over 55 (?) 9,692 people
Education (?) 24 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 1
Number of clinics within the county (?) 15
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 35
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