Cowlitz County
City in Washington, United States
Overview
Cowlitz County, anchored by the cities of Longview and Kelso, sits between Portland and Seattle in southwest Washington. The region is known for its rivers, lush forests, and friendly small-town communities, offering an affordable base for outdoor exploration.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Washington
Population
110,730
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
46.19°, -122.68°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
63
Traffic Safety
73
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,545
Local Cost
$1,610
Local Income
$3,150
Cashless
85
English
98
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
16.8°C
Winter Avg
2.5°C
Record High
39.8°C
Record Low
-14.8°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1713 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KLS
Distance
19 km
Explore
Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.