GraysHarbor, 2007
Markham’s story
142 years in pictures
Census counts: 95 in 2000, 119 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2007 and 3 maps from 1957 on.
- 1884Markham is settled
MarkhamWA
The town was settled in 1884 and has 166 residents today.
Population
166
Census survey, 2020–24
Household income
$91K
median
Median age
72.2
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Settled
1884
142 years ago
Is Markham a good place to live?
Markham’s July high is 67°F, below both Washington’s towns (77°F) and U.S. towns (85°F). Of the 286 Washington towns we compare, none has a higher midpoint age than Markham. The biggest park or preserve is South Grays Harbor Wildlife Area, at 88 acres. Markham has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
166 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Markham.
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: very high risk in Markham, mostly tsunamis
86risk score of 100
In Markham, the natural-hazard score from FEMA is 86 of 100. 84% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from tsunamis, followed by earthquakes at 13%.
FEMA risk score
TsunamisEarthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Markham stands out in Washington and nationally: a typical January night there is milder
68°summer high
Expect mild winters and cool summers in Markham, with plenty of rain.
Typical low → high °F
Winter37–49°
Spring41–57°
Summer51–66°
Fall44–60°
Nov 14
typical first frost
Mar 30
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
68°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
9.9%
conserved · 82 of 825 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. South Grays Harbor Wildlife Area | — | 88 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Health
More of Markham’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical Washington or U.S. town
In Markham, 17% of adults report frequent physical distress, and 39% sleep under 7 hours. Only 9 of the 286 Washington towns we compare have a higher share of adults who smoke cigarettes than Markham. 14% of adults have diabetes here. The town does better than the Washington average on 2 of 31 CDC measures and worse on 16.
| Markham | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 31% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 33% | 36% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 9.8% | 12% |
31 measures vs. Washington
2 better13 too close to call16 worse
| What stands out | Markham | WA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 76.1% | 70.7% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 86.7% | 84% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.8% | 5.1% |
Willapa Harbor Hospital
19.3 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 Markham
15pages on Markham
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
Getting set up
Moving to Markham: who provides what
Markham is unincorporated, so Grays Harbor County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPUD No 1 of Grays Harbor County12.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet3 providers95% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
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 code9852098520 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.
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Markham
About 0 of every 100 Markham residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Washington.
About Markham
CDP in Washington, United States
Markham is a census-designated place (CDP) in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. The population was 119 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 23 ft
- Area code
- 360
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