The Town FilesVader, Washington
City in Lewis County · population 629 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $317,200
- Household income
- $64,688
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 30.9
Vader is a city of 629 people in Lewis County, Washington. The median home is worth $317,200, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks quieter than 92% of Washington towns, better for retirees than 83% of Washington towns.
How Vader ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Vader is worth $317,200, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 4.9 times the median household income of $64,688, which is more affordable than 63% of Washington towns. Median rent is $1,191 a month. 81.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Vader | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $317,200 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,191 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $64,688 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.9× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 81.3% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Vader
| People | Vader | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.9 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.7% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 31.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.9% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.8% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 11.3% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 37.1 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.3% | 93.9% |
Weather in Vader
July highs average 79.3°F and January lows 35.1°F. About 48.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.2 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 41 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Vader since 1950.
Severe weather in Lewis County since 1996
Lewis County has been included in 37 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, biological, earthquake.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| December 12, 2025 | Flood | EM-3629: 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 |
| January 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4682: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 29, 2022 | Flood | DR-4650: Severe Winter Storms, Snowstorms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Lewis County
Lewis County had 27,148 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,706 a year. Unemployment was 5.4% in 2023; in Vader itself the ACS puts it at 15%.
Towns near Vader
- Toledo, WA5.7 mi · 631 people · home $333,700
- Winlock, WA6.2 mi · 1,472 people · home $361,700
- Castle Rock, WA9.5 mi · 2,446 people · home $348,600
- Napavine, WA12.9 mi · 1,888 people · home $419,100
- Lexington, WA15.0 mi · 3,834 people · home $359,900
- Longview Heights, WA15.5 mi · 4,033 people · home $456,700
- Beacon Hill, WA16.2 mi · 2,211 people · home $397,600
- Onalaska, WA16.8 mi · 657 people · home $423,700
Vader questions
Is Vader, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Vader scores better for retirees than 83% of Washington towns and quieter than 92%. 15.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.9).
How much does a house cost in Vader?
The median owner-occupied home in Vader is valued at $317,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,688, so homes cost about 4.9 times income. Median rent is $1,191 a month.
What is the weather like in Vader?
July highs average 79.3°F and January lows 35.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.1 inches of precipitation a year and 3.2 inches of snow.
Does Vader get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Vader in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)