Cowlitz County, WA Eviction Risk
11 cities · 76,508 residents · Avg 4.7/10 (Moderate)4.7Avg score
5.8Highest city
4.1Lowest city
26.5%Rent burden
$1,213Median rent
R+17.42020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Cowlitz County
Longview38,069 pop
5.8
Kelso12,684 pop
5.2
Woodland6,487 pop
5.2
Lexington4,413 pop
4.1
Longview Heights4,357 pop
4.3
Kalama3,050 pop
4.6
Castle Rock2,217 pop
4.8
Winlock2,140 pop
4.9
Beacon Hill1,804 pop
4.2
Vader745 pop
4.4
Toledo542 pop
4.2
About Cowlitz County
Cowlitz County spans 11 cities serving approximately 76,508 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.7/10. The county voted Republican by 17.4 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
Landlord Guides for Washington
Eviction Costs — Washington →
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