Tuesday, December 2, 2008

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Parkland, Washington

       
Total population 25,527 Average January/July temperatures 34.6° / 67.7°
Median home price $ 225,000 Annual Precipitation 31.66 in. /yr.

Parkland, Washington

This Tacoma suburb is also a college and military town.

Climate
Temperatures are generally moderate, with annual ranges from the 40s to the 80s.
Cultural Attractions
 Pacific Lutheran University, located in Parkhurst, hosts over 100 performances a year at its Lagerquist Concert Hall.
Economy
The military, the Port of Tacoma, and agriculture are the driving forces in the local economy.
Geography
Parkland is an unincorporated community south of Tacoma and adjacent to the U.S. Army’s Fort Lewis.
Recreation
Pierce County maintains 30 parks throughout the county.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 40.93 ° / 28.17 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 81.69 ° / 53.71 °
Precipitation (?) 31.66 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 16 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 0
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 109
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 225,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $46486.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $40643
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 8.8 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .200 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 21
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 25
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 12
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 89
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 1
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 18
Number of libraries within the county (?) 47
Number of museums within the county (?) 33
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 5
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 25,527
Population density (?) 3,467 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 53.8% growth
Population over 55 (?) 5,453 people
Education (?) 25 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 27
Number of clinics within the county (?) 106
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 447
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