The Town FilesSkamania County, Washington
12,402 people. The median home is worth $529,500 (typical Washington town: $475,000) and the median household earns $93,265.
Towns in Skamania County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson | 2,323 | $490,400 | $68,929 | 53.5 |
| Stevenson | 1,491 | $496,500 | $76,563 | 54.4 |
| North Bonneville | 1,397 | $445,900 | $100,417 | 44.1 |
People and housing
| Skamania County | Typical Washington town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $529,500 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,068 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $93,265 | $90,625 |
| Median age | 48.5 | 40.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.8% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 8.5% |
Jobs and pay
2,197 jobs in 2024, average pay $55,276 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 27 storm events in Skamania County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Skamania County has been included in 29 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 28, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4775: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| July 3, 2023 | Fire | FM-5467: Tunnel Five Fire |
| January 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4682: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| October 17, 2022 | Fire | FM-5456: Nakia Creek Fire |
| March 29, 2022 | Flood | DR-4650: Severe Winter Storms, Snowstorms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).