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Clark County, Washington in numbers: crime, income, hazards
Clark County averaged 3.1 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents a year in 2021-2025, close to the Washington rate (3.4). Median household income is $97,536 and the unemployment rate was 4.8% in August 2026. Population: about 516,959 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Clark County?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 1,638 violent and 12,567 property crimes per year. That is 3.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, close to the Washington rate (3.4), and 15% lower than the U.S. rate (3.7). Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 24.1 per 1,000 residents, compared with 27.5 across Washington. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (65%). CDC death records show about 16 homicide deaths a year in the county (3.2 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Clark County | Per 1,000 | Washington per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,638 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 15 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 264 | 0.51 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 296 | 0.57 | 0.72 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 1,064 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 12,567 | 24.1 | 27.5 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 1,736 | 3.3 | 4.6 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 8,133 | 15.6 | 18.0 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2,698 | 5.2 | 4.9 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (7 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Clark County?
Half of households in Clark County make more than $97,536 and half make less; across Washington the midpoint is $98,141. The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $522,900 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,748. 12.1% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 11.5%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.8% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 12,139 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Clark County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 516,959 | 7,816,116 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $97,536 | $98,141 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $522,900 | $564,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,748 | $1,760 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.3% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 8.0% | 9.9% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 12.1% | 11.5% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 33.3% | 39.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 66.4% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 39.1 | 38.3 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.5% | 93.6% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 6.7% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Clark County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Clark County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Clark County: Boomsnub/Airco. 6 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 9 high-hazard dams in Clark County. 2 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 6 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Yale (323 ft) and Merwin (313 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
20 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 116,836 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Clark County was covered by 2 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Severe Storm 1, Flood 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 1 of 366 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 25 community water systems, none had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 1 (highest). NHTSA counted 41 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 16 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Clark County?
Clark County had 1 highway work zone in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (active that day). Roads listed: 205. 1 is on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Clark County?
Clark County has 151 public schools (2024-25) and 20 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 8 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 40 fire or EMS stations and 10 police or sheriff stations. Park Service units in the area: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. 2 state parks or recreation areas: Paradise Point and Reed Island.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Clark County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Clark County: Cowlitz Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
See them on the map: tribal lands →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Clark County
Gun shops
15 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Clark County (14 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 25 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 4 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Bi-Mart #648 (Vancouver), Bi-Mart #661 (Washougal), Big 5 Sporting Goods #316 (Vancouver), Big 5 Sporting Goods #354 (Vancouver), Big 5 Sporting Goods #428 (Vancouver), Continental Loan & Jewelry Co INC (Vancouver), Mpi Custom Stocks LLC (Vancouver), R W Pawn LLC (Vancouver) and 6 more.
Liquor stores
5 liquor stores are on the map in Clark County: 1st Choice Market (Battle Ground), Bevmo! + Gopuff (Vancouver), Liquor & Wine (Vancouver), Orchard Liquor Store (Vancouver) and Total Wine & More (Vancouver).
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Clark County: Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette-Vancouver (Vancouver).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Clark County?
Clark County averaged 1,638 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 3.1 per 1,000 residents, close to the Washington rate (3.4). The property-crime rate was 24.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Clark County?
$97,536 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $98,141 for Washington and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Clark County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.8% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 12,139 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Clark County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Clark County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”.
Are there Superfund sites in Clark County?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Clark County: Boomsnub/Airco. 6 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list.
Is there road construction in Clark County right now?
Clark County had 1 highway work zone in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (active that day). Roads listed: 205. 1 is on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Clark County?
8 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Clark County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia County, OR | 53,493 | 2.1 | $87,458 |
| Cowlitz County | 112,360 | 2.2 | $76,531 |
| Multnomah County, OR | 801,477 | 6.8 | $88,766 |
| Skamania County | 12,402 | 0.71 | $93,265 |
Cities in Clark County with their own page: Vancouver.
More: Washington statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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