Tuesday, December 2, 2008

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Puyallup, Washington

       
Total population 36,605 Average January/July temperatures 35.9° / 68.2°
Median home price $ 279,500 Annual Precipitation 32.78 in. /yr.

Puyallup, Washington

This Pierce County city sits southeast of Tacoma.

Cultural Attractions
A daffodil festival and fair are held annually.
Fun Fact
Swimmer Megan Jendrick (formerly Quann), an Olympic gold medalist, is a well-known resident here.
Geography
The city is on the Puyallup River.
Historical
Early industries included canneries, sawmills, woodworking plants, and box factories.
Recreation
Dash Point State Park, on Puget Sound, offers many activities, including camping and swimming.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 42.2 ° / 29.61 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 81.97 ° / 54.44 °
Precipitation (?) 32.78 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 (?) $ 279,500
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $49982.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $47105
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 8.8 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .580 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(?) 17
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 100
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 (?) 36,605
Population density (?) 3,031 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 67.4% growth
Population over 55 (?) 7,588 people
Education (?) 28 % 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 (?) 442
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