Skamokawa Valley
Census-designated place in Wahkiakum County, Washington
Skamokawa Valley is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Wahkiakum County, Washington, with 487 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 240 ft (73 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Upper Elochoman, 6.3 miles SE.
- 487residents (2020 Census)
- 240 ftelevation · 73 m
- 28.2 sq miland area · 73.0 km²
- 17 / sq mipopulation density
- 98647ZIP code
About Skamokawa Valley
Skamokawa Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Wahkiakum County, Washington, north of the town of Cathlamet. As of the 2020 census, Skamokawa Valley had a population of 487. The CDP includes the Sleepy Hollow community. The Skamokawa Valley community is part of the Wahkiakum School District, a K-12 school district of about 430 students. The unincorporated community of Skamokawa lies directly to the south.
The name of the CDP comes from Wahkiakum Chief Skamokawa who met with Meriwether Lewis and William Clark while their expedition spent the winter of 1805–06 at Fort Clatsop. His name, Skamokawa, is a Chinook word meaning “smoke over the water,” a reference to the area's foggy climate.
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Living in Skamokawa Valley
- Median home value
- $259,200
- Median age
- 62.4
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Skamokawa Valley had 487 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 487 |
|---|---|
| Density | 17 per sq mi (7 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Skamokawa Valley at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Wahkiakum County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 487 (2020) |
| Land area | 28.20 sq mi (73.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km²) |
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.3145° N, 123.4022° W |
| ZIP code | 98647 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5364755 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Skamokawa Valley
- Upper Elochoman6.3 mi SE
- Lower Elochoman6.8 mi S
- Cathlamet7.6 mi S
- East Cathlamet8.3 mi S
- Grays River9.3 mi NW
- Puget Island9.6 mi S
- Altoona10.9 mi W
- Rosburg11.3 mi W
- Westport, OR12.8 mi S
- Knappa, OR13.1 mi SW
- Deep River14.7 mi W
- Svensen, OR16.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Skamokawa Valley
What county is Skamokawa Valley in?
Skamokawa Valley is in Wahkiakum County, Washington.
What is the population of Skamokawa Valley, WA?
487 people lived in Skamokawa Valley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Skamokawa Valley, WA?
The ZIP code of Skamokawa Valley is 98647.
What is the elevation of Skamokawa Valley?
240 feet (73 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Skamokawa Valley?
Upper Elochoman (6.3 mi), Lower Elochoman (6.8 mi), Cathlamet (7.6 mi), East Cathlamet (8.3 mi), Grays River (9.3 mi).
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