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Orchards, Washington

       
Total population 20,579 Average January/July temperatures 36.0° / 67.7°
Median home price $ 228,250 Annual Precipitation 31.44 in. /yr.

Orchards, Washington

Part of the fast-growing area outside of Portland, Orchards retains a rural flavor.

Climate
Weather tends to be overcast, with temperatures lower than the national average.
Economy
With its proximity to Portland, Orchards and the surrounding county have become a fast-growing area.
Geography
Orchards is an unincorporated community in southeastern Washington’s Clark County.
Historical
The county is named for William Clark of the Lewis and Clark expedition.
Recreation
The nearby Columbia River and Cascade Mountains are scenic places to hike and bike.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 42.58 ° / 29.46 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 80.53 ° / 54.91 °
Precipitation (?) 31.44 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 19 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 4
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 109
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 228,250
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $55184.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $49827
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 7.7 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .010 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 12
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 15
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 16
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 120
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 9
Number of libraries within the county (?) 16
Number of museums within the county (?) 5
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 0
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 20,579
Population density (?) 2,999 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 111.0% growth
Population over 55 (?) 2,823 people
Education (?) 26 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 8
Number of clinics within the county (?) 56
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 289
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