Fords Prairie, Washington
Quick Statistics
Fords Prairie is a community in Lewis County, Washington, home to about 1,823 people spread across 3.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $33,651 a year, and a typical home is worth about $368,000. About 25.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 90.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 7 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Washington towns GeoStat tracks, Fords Prairie ranks number 322 of 628 in population, number 500 in median household income, number 377 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Fords Prairie 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 | 2.4 mi. | 18,830 |
| 2. | Grand Mound, WA | 3.6 mi. | 3,287 |
| 3. | Rochester, WA | 5.7 mi. | 5,834 |
| 4. | Chehalis, WA | 6.1 mi. | 7,587 |
| 5. | Bucoda, WA | 7.1 mi. | 494 |
| 6. | Tenino, WA | 9.9 mi. | 2,025 |
| 7. | Napavine, WA | 12.2 mi. | 2,158 |
| 8. | Oakville, WA | 12.6 mi. | 878 |
What is the population of Fords Prairie, Washington?
Fords Prairie has a population of about 1,823 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Fords Prairie, Washington in?
Fords Prairie is located in Lewis County, Washington.
What is the median home value in Fords Prairie, Washington?
The median home value in Fords Prairie is about $368,000, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Fords Prairie, Washington?
The median personal income in Fords Prairie is about $33,651 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Fords Prairie, 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 Fords Prairie, 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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