Chehalis, Washington
Quick Statistics
Chehalis is a community in Lewis County, Washington, home to about 7,587 people spread across 5.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $39,006 a year, and a typical home is worth about $372,900. About 37.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 90.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 5 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Washington towns GeoStat tracks, Chehalis ranks number 156 of 628 in population, number 383 in median household income, number 367 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Chehalis typically top out near 79°F in July, while January nights average about 32°F. The area sees roughly 3 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Centralia, WA | 4.0 mi. | 18,830 |
| 2. | Napavine, WA | 6.1 mi. | 2,158 |
| 3. | Fords Prairie, WA | 6.1 mi. | 1,823 |
| 4. | Grand Mound, WA | 9.6 mi. | 3,287 |
| 5. | Bucoda, WA | 10.1 mi. | 494 |
| 6. | Rochester, WA | 11.8 mi. | 5,834 |
| 7. | Winlock, WA | 12.2 mi. | 2,140 |
| 8. | Onalaska, WA | 13.4 mi. | 848 |
What is the population of Chehalis, Washington?
Chehalis has a population of about 7,587 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Chehalis, Washington in?
Chehalis is located in Lewis County, Washington.
What is the median home value in Chehalis, Washington?
The median home value in Chehalis is about $372,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Chehalis, Washington?
The median personal income in Chehalis is about $39,006 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Chehalis, Washington?
Since 1950, 3 tornadoes have been recorded in Lewis County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Chehalis, Washington?
Typical July highs run about 79 degrees and January lows about 32 degrees, with around 3 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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