Backus-Marblemount Ranger Station House No. 1009 · National Register of Historic Places
Marblemount’s story
136 years in pictures
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1890Marblemount is settled
MarblemountWA
A town of 291, settled in 1890.
Hidden Lake Peak Lookout · Photo: Nick Archibald · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
291
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$193K
−5.8% in a year
Household income
$100K
median
Median age
60.1
years
Jobs based here
89
Balanced
Is Marblemount a good place to live?
Marblemount’s median age is 60.1 years, above both the Washington town median (38.5 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). No town among the 179 in Washington we compare has a lower typical home value than Marblemount. 20% of the land in Marblemount is conserved, against 4% in Washington’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Marblemount has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Devil's Corner Cliff Walk and Diablo Hydroelectric Power Plant. Marblemount has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
291 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Nearby attractions
All 28 attractions →North Cascades National Park and 8 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Marblemount. Close and well known come first.
5 mi National ParkNorth Cascades National Park47K visitors a year
Big draw24 mi MountainMount Baker
33 mi MountainGlacier Peak24 mi Ski areaMt Baker47 runs · 1,475 ft vertical
4 mi National Recreation AreaRoss Lake National Recreation Area1.2M visitors a year
28 mi LookoutThree Fingers LookoutSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
North Cascades National Park: Daniel Hershman, CC BY 2.0 · Mount Baker: Walter Siegmund (talk), CC BY 2.5 · Glacier Peak: Walter Siegmund (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ross Lake National Recreation Area: Original uploader was MattAshman at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Three Fingers Lookout: Synchman, CC BY-SA 3.0
Getting set up
Moving to Marblemount: who provides what
Marblemount is unincorporated, so Skagit County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPuget Sound Energy17.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterSkagit Co PUD - MarblemountNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers89% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesSkagit CountySkagit 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 hereSkagit County AuditorSkagit County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2021
ZIP codes98267, 9828398267 86% · 98283 14%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 Marblemount.
Housing
Homes in Marblemount are worth about $193K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Marblemount home is worth about $193,000, down 5.8% in a year, 67% below the Washington typical home. 96% of Marblemount households own their home.
$193KZillow home value
Typical home value
Marblemount$193K
Washington$588K
−5.8%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Very high risk in Marblemount, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 89% of U.S. communities.
89risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakes
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Outdoors
20.2% of Marblemount is conserved land
1.5 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Pressentin County Park, at 52 acres.
20.2%conserved
20.2%
conserved · 474 of 2,351 acres
1.5 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pressentin County Park | 0.4 mi | 52 |
| 2. Jackman Creek Wildlife Area | 0.2 mi | 41 |
| 3. Diobsud Creek Abel Conservation Area | — | 26 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
In Marblemount, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Marblemount has mild winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. Marblemount’s July high is 78°F.
30″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter33–42°
Spring40–59°
Summer53–76°
Fall43–59°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 16
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Marblemount
Most working residents leave Marblemount for work: only 1% work in town. Jobs based in Marblemount grew to 89 in 2023, 82 more than in 2013. The median household income in Marblemount is $100,000.
1%work in town
| Marblemount | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1% | 4.9% | 8% |
| Median household income | $100,000 | $98,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Marblemount1%
Sedro-Woolley13%
Seattle13%
Mount Vernon7%
Burlington6%
47 mi
median commute distance
89
jobs based in Marblemount
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
More of Marblemount’s adults smoke cigarettes than in the typical Washington or U.S. town
17% of adults smoke cigarettes in Marblemount. Marblemount beats the Washington average on 0 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 20. 22% of adults get no exercise outside work in Marblemount.
| Marblemount | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 69% | 71% | 79% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 26% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 11% | 14% |
31 measures vs. Washington
0 better11 too close to call20 worse
| What stands out | Marblemount | WA |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 20.3% | 9% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.6% | 5.1% |
| More smokers | 16.5% | 10.1% |
Peacehealth United General Medical Center
38.4 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 Marblemount
16pages on Marblemount
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Marblemount; the nearest are
Skagit Valley CollegeCommunity college · Public · Mount Vernon40.5 mi$5,400 in-state tuitionWestern Washington UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Bellingham49.6 mi$9,582 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Marblemount residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Washington.
Landmarks
2 places in Marblemount on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Marblemount
Place in Washington, United States
Marblemount is a census-designated place in Skagit County, Washington, United States. The population was 286 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Mount Vernon–Anacortes, Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 315 ft
- ZIP code
- 98267
- Area code
- 360
Questions about Marblemount
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Marblemount, WA a good place to live?
Marblemount has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.