Entering, 2005
Humptulips’s story
136 years in pictures
Census counts: 216 in 2000, 236 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 3 maps from 1943 on.
- 1890Humptulips is settled
HumptulipsWA
Settled in 1890, this town now has 140 residents.
Population
140
Census survey, 2020–24
Household income
$45K
median
Median age
57.4
years
Jobs based here
6
A commuter town
Settled
1890
136 years ago
Is Humptulips a good place to live?
Humptulips’ midpoint age is 57.4 years, against 38.5 years in Washington’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Only one of the 286 Washington towns we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Humptulips. 17% of the land in Humptulips is conserved, against 4% in Washington’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Humptulips has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
140 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Humptulips.
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: very high risk in Humptulips, mostly earthquakes
90risk score of 100
Expected losses in Humptulips break down as 58% from earthquakes and 39% from inland flooding. Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 90% of U.S. communities. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Humptulips after 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2007.
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesInland flooding
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
In Humptulips, the median household income runs lower than in the typical Washington or U.S. town
0%work in town
The top destinations are Aberdeen (23%), Seattle (9%) and Hoquiam (8%). In Humptulips, 11% of residents live below the poverty line. The median commute is under 20 miles.
| Humptulips | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,000 | $98,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Humptulips0%
Aberdeen23%
Seattle9%
Hoquiam8%
Amanda Park7%
20 mi
median commute distance
6
jobs based in Humptulips
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Outdoors
Conservation land takes up 16.8% of Humptulips
16.8%conserved
The trail density in Humptulips is 0.2 miles per square mile. In 1 park or preserve, walkers have 2.2 miles of trail. One park or preserve covers 3 acres here.
16.8%
conserved · 1,011 of 6,027 acres
2.2 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Humptulips Old 101 Water Access | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
Expect mild winters and pleasant summers in Humptulips
1″snow a winter
Summer afternoons peak near 73° in July, and January nights bottom out around 36°; snowfall runs to about 1 inches a winter. Humptulips has mild winters and cool summers, with plenty of rain.
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–47°
Spring39–58°
Summer50–71°
Fall42–61°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 26
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Humptulips stands out in Washington and nationally: a larger share of its adults have diabetes
Among adults in Humptulips, 40% sleep under 7 hours and 39% have high blood pressure. The town beats the Washington average on 1 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 22. 26% of adults have been diagnosed with depression here.
| Humptulips | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 9.8% | 12% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 33% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 31% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 71% | 71% | 79% |
31 measures vs. Washington
1 better8 too close to call22 worse
| What stands out | Humptulips | WA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 75.1% | 70.7% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.9% | 5.1% |
Grays Harbor Community Hospital
9.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Humptulips
15pages on Humptulips
The big questions
Out and about
Nearby attractions
All 17 attractions →Olympic National Park and 3 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Humptulips. Close and well known come first.
Big draw16 mi National ParkOlympic National Park3.6M visitors a year
39 mi BeachRuby Beach
17 mi MuseumQuinault Cultural Center and Museum
18 mi Theatre7th Street TheatreSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Olympic National Park: Wsiegmund, CC BY 2.5 · Ruby Beach: Daniel Welch, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Quinault Cultural Center and Museum: Brianhe, CC BY-SA 4.0 · 7th Street Theatre: Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
Getting set up
Moving to Humptulips: who provides what
Humptulips is unincorporated, so Grays Harbor County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPUD No 1 of Grays Harbor County12.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesGrays Harbor CountyGrays Harbor County provides services here
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 hereGrays Harbor County AuditorGrays Harbor County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2024
ZIP codes98552, 9855098552 69% · 98550 31%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Humptulips for work
Where Humptulips’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
6jobs based in Humptulips
0%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Humptulips; the nearest are
Grays Harbor CollegeCommunity college · Public · Aberdeen20.9 mi$5,593 in-state tuitionThe Evergreen State CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Olympia47.5 mi$9,264 in-state tuitionClatsop Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Astoria, OR73.1 mi$5,110 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Humptulips residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Washington.
About Humptulips
CDP in Washington, United States
Humptulips is a census-designated place (CDP) in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. The population of the CDP was 236 according to the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 9.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 161 ft
- ZIP code
- 98552
- Area code
- 360
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