Anacortes, WA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 16,604 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Located on Fidalgo Island in Puget Sound, this city sits in northwestern Washington.
Cultural Attractions
The Anacortes History Museum works to preserve and display local history, as well as to register historic structures.
Recreation
The community's many parks offer fishing, boating, kayaking, whale watching, bird watching, hiking, and biking, along with a beach, boat launch, picnic shelter, playground, walking trail, and more.
Historical
In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, trappers in the area depleted the population of fur-bearing animals.
Economy
Commercial fishing, shipbuilding, manufacturing, and tourism are some of the industries that support Anacortes's enconomy.
| Community care facilities for the elderly | 0 |
| Percentage of population over age 55 | 34.9% |
| Number of museums within 30 miles | 38 |
| Number of libraries within the area | N/A |
| Number of movie theaters within 15 miles | 9 |
| Number of golf courses within 30 miles | 32 |
| Tax incentives for retirees | No |
| Median income for those aged 55–64 | $59,535 |
| Median income for those aged 65–74 | $47,355 |
| Median income for those aged 75 and up | $39,718 |
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