Bethany Chapel in, 2008
Everson’s story
135 years in pictures
Census counts: 295 in 1930, 2,888 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2008 and 3 maps from 1906 on.
- 1891Everson is settled
EversonWA
A town of 3,254, settled in 1891.
Population
3,254
2025 Census estimate · +11.4% since 2020
Typical home
$488K
+0.2% in a year
Household income
$80K
median
Median age
30.8
years
Jobs based here
605
A commuter town
TownGrade
B
#93 of 285 in WA
Is Everson a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Everson grades B overall, ranked 93rd of 285 in Washington. Crime is low: it reports less per resident than 90% of U.S. towns. CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 76% of the country. The trade-off is money: homes are expensive, about $488K for a typical one and 6 times the Bellingham metro’s $82K median household income. 32% of residents are under 18 in Everson, above both Washington’s towns (22%) and U.S. towns (22%). Among 132 Washington towns, just 2 have a lower property crime rate than Everson.
What makes Everson stand out
Where Everson beats most towns.
A growing town
Everson has grown 30% since 2010
2,481 counted in 2010 and 2,888 in 2020; an estimated 3,254 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 11.4% since 2020, after 16.4% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Everson grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Washington), ordered by how far Everson is from typical.
SafetyAOpen →Cost of livingDOpen →Hazard riskavalanches tops the listC−Open →HealthPeacehealth United General Medical Center 29 miles awayA−Open →Jobs & incomeB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.2 of 20; 8.7% of households have no car; 2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →SchoolsBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors3 miles of trails; 2% conserved landB+Open →HistoryCOpen →Civic life2.6 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsBOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market$488K typical home, up 0.2% in a year–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 30.8; 25% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Everson: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Everson, and how to reach them.
PowerPuget Sound Energy17.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Everson water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Everson’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Washington you can register online until 8 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 8 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWhatcom County AuditorWhatcom County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2016
ZIP code9824798247 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Everson.
Everson has cooler summers than nearly all U.S. towns, but it is a long drive from an emergency room and has a long record of flood insurance claims.
OutdoorsB+
Conserved land covers 2.2% of Everson
2.6 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. Everson’s trail density is 1.6 miles per square mile.
#57for trails in WA
| Everson | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 1.6 miles per square mile | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 2.2% | 4% | 4.3% |
2.2%
conserved · 22 of 1,016 acres
2.6 mi
of trails · 1.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Riverside Memorial Park | 0.5 mi | 11 |
| 2. Everson Park | 0.1 mi | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsB
Public schools in Everson beat 56% of Washington districts
Its public schools are run by the Nooksack Valley School District. Its one school is below.
56%of WA districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everson ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 288 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WA on state tests and graduation
SafetyA
For safety, Everson earns an A
Violent crime is rare: 3 reported in 2025, 0.6 per 1,000 residents.
The violent crime rate in Everson is 0.6 per 1,000 residents.
90%of U.S. towns report more crimeASafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Everson0.6
Washington2.9
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Everson2.6
Washington20.2
U.S.15.5
90th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
99th
percentile among WA towns
3
violent crimes reported in 2025
13
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HealthA−
For health, Everson earns an A−
The nearest emergency room, Peacehealth United General Medical Center, is 29 miles away in a straight line. Within Washington it is healthier than 51% of the 285 graded towns: Washington sets a high bar.
68% of adults had a checkup this year in Everson. Everson beats the Washington average on 5 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 10. 29% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Everson.
76%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Everson | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 68% | 71% | 79% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 26% | 23% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 31% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 16% |
31 measures vs. Washington
5 better16 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Everson | WA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with high blood pressure | 26.1% | 30.5% |
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 8.3% | 9.5% |
| More uninsured adults | 11.9% | 8.4% |
Peacehealth United General Medical Center
29 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
51st
percentile among WA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
Everson has 0.5 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Everson for work: only 3% work in town. Since 2013, Everson has added 70 jobs, to 605 in 2023. 5.5% of Everson residents live below the poverty line.
3%work in town
| Everson | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 5.5% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.1% | 5% | 8% |
| Median household income | $80,000 | $98,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Everson3%
Bellingham27%
Lynden10%
Seattle5%
Ferndale4%
11 mi
median commute distance
605
jobs based in Everson
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 41% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C−
Everson faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by avalanches
182 flood insurance claims have been filed here, and 44 properties have flooded more than once.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 68% of U.S. communities. Since 1982, 182 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Everson.
68risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
AvalanchesInland floodingEarthquakes
182
paid flood claims since 1982
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Everson has four seasons and pleasant summers
July afternoons average 74.7°, cooler than in 98% of U.S. towns; January nights average 33.5°.
Everson has mild winters and cool summers. About 11 inches of snow falls in a winter.
11″snow a winter
| Everson | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July high | 75°F | 77°F | 85°F |
| January low | 34°F | 35°F | 22°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–45°
Spring41–59°
Summer52–73°
Fall43–59°
Oct 18
typical first frost
Apr 18
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade D
For cost of living, Everson earns a D
The typical Everson home is worth about $488,000, about the same as a year ago, 17% below the Washington typical home.
$488KZillow home value
| Everson | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 63% | 71% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,294 a month | $1,740 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Everson$488K
Washington$588K
+0.2%
value change, 1 year
4
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 20 attractions →Mount Baker and 11 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Everson. Close and well known come first.
Big draw26 mi MountainMount Baker
33 mi National ParkNorth Cascades National Park47K visitors a year
19 mi LandmarkPeace Arch32 mi Ski areaMt Baker47 runs · 1,475 ft vertical
12 mi TheatreMount Baker Theatre
12 mi MuseumWhatcom Museum of History and ArtSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Mount Baker: Walter Siegmund (talk), CC BY 2.5 · North Cascades National Park: Daniel Hershman, CC BY 2.0 · Peace Arch: Arnold C (User:Buchanan-Hermit), Attribution · Mount Baker Theatre: Benjamin Cody, Public domain · Whatcom Museum of History and Art: Benjamin Cody, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Everson
19pages on Everson
The big questions
SchoolsBBeat 56% of WA districts · 1 schoolSafetyA0.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthA−Better than WA on 5 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingD$488K typical home · up 0.2% in a yearWork & commuteB+$80K median household income · 605 jobs hereNatural hazardsC−FEMA risk higher than 68% of U.S. communities · avalanches
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Everson
Whatcom Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Bellingham10.4 mi$5,115 in-state tuitionBellingham Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Bellingham12.4 mi$4,431 in-state tuitionWestern Washington UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Bellingham13.5 mi$9,582 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Everson residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Washington.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Everson for work
Where Everson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
605jobs based in Everson
3%of working residents work in town
11 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Everson
City in Washington, United States
Everson is a city in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. The population was 2,888 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the fifth largest city within the Bellingham Metropolitan Area. Everson and the nearby city of Nooksack lie near the foothills of the Cascade mountains in Northwest Washington. Located on the banks of the Nooksack River, the businesses support the surrounding farms and logging industries. The valley is heavily influenced by Dutch settlers who established dairy farms on the fertile flood prone land. Fruit orchards and berry fields also play an important part of the town's economy. The town's small business district provides all the basic services. There are restauran…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 85 ft
- ZIP code
- 98247
- Area code
- 360
Everson’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Everson.
NooksackEverson
How the neighbors grade
Nooksack has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Nooksack reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Everson with a neighbor →
Questions about Everson
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Everson, WA a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Everson grades B overall, better than 59% of U.S. towns and #93 of 285 in Washington. It grades A− for health, A for safety and B for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Everson, WA expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.