Forks, Washington
Quick Statistics
Forks is a community in Clallam County, Washington, home to about 3,400 people spread across 4.1 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $38,835 a year, and a typical home is worth about $227,200. About 42.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 4 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Washington towns GeoStat tracks, Forks ranks number 242 of 628 in population, number 471 in median household income, number 512 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Forks typically top out near 74°F in July, while January nights average about 33°F. The area sees roughly 2 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Clallam Bay, WA | 21.7 mi. | 602 |
| 2. | Sekiu, WA | 21.8 mi. | 0 |
| 3. | Queets, WA | 29.5 mi. | 55 |
| 4. | Neah Bay, WA | 30.0 mi. | 955 |
| 5. | Amanda Park, WA | 40.7 mi. | 86 |
| 6. | Taholah, WA | 43.7 mi. | 833 |
| 7. | Neilton, WA | 44.8 mi. | 299 |
| 8. | Port Angeles, WA | 45.0 mi. | 20,118 |
What is the population of Forks, Washington?
Forks has a population of about 3,400 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Forks, Washington in?
Forks is located in Clallam County, Washington.
What is the median home value in Forks, Washington?
The median home value in Forks is about $227,200, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Forks, Washington?
The median personal income in Forks is about $38,835 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Forks, Washington?
No tornadoes have been recorded in Clallam County since modern record-keeping began in 1950.
What is the weather like in Forks, Washington?
Typical July highs run about 74 degrees and January lows about 33 degrees, with around 2 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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