A - panoramio (23), 2006
Packwood’s story
96 years in pictures
The archive holds 18 old photos and papers going back to 2006 and 3 maps from 1962 on.
- 1930Packwood is settled
PackwoodWA
Photo: Walter Siegmund (talk) · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
99
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$452K
+2.8% in a year
Median age
64.1
years
Jobs based here
131
Balanced
Is Packwood a good place to live?
Packwood’s median age is 64.1 years, where Washington’s towns sit at 38.5 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. No town among the 286 in Washington we compare has a higher share of workers working from home than Packwood. Packwood has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Packwood stand out
Where Packwood beats most towns.
Small town
99 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby attractions
All 35 attractions →Mount St. Helens and 10 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Packwood. Close and well known come first.
Big draw38 mi MountainMount St. Helens
8 mi National ParkMount Rainier National Park1.6M visitors a year
29 mi MountainMount Adams
32 mi LakeSpirit Lake
24 mi Ski areaCrystal Mountain86 runs · 2,389 ft vertical
36 mi Park & preserveMount St. Helens National Volcanic MonumentSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Mount St. Helens: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain · Mount Rainier National Park: Ricardo Martins from Gent, Belgium, CC BY 2.0 · Mount Adams: USGS Photo by R. Iverson, USGS/CVO, Public domain · Spirit Lake: Matt Logan, Public domain · Crystal Mountain: ZhengZhou, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument: Lyn Topinka, Public domain
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Getting set up
Moving to Packwood: who provides what
Packwood is unincorporated, so Lewis County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPUD No 1 of Lewis County10.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLewis Co Water Dist #3No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesLewis CountyLewis 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 hereLewis County AuditorLewis County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Apr 2024
ZIP code9836198361 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 Packwood.
Natural hazards
Compared with most of Washington and the rest of the country, the FEMA risk score in Packwood is higher
At 97 of 100, Packwood’s FEMA risk score is above both Washington’s towns (69 of 100) and U.S. towns (44 of 100).
97risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingAvalanchesEarthquakes
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
Packwood stands out in Washington and nationally, with more of its households who own their home
100% of Packwood households own their home. The typical Packwood home is worth about $452,000, up 2.8% in a year, 23% below the Washington typical home.
$452KZillow home value
Typical home value
Packwood$452K
Washington$588K
+2.8%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in March
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Packwood has four seasons and pleasant summers
Packwood has mild, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Packwood is 79°F.
32″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter30–43°
Spring39–58°
Summer51–76°
Fall40–61°
Oct 8
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Packwood has 1.2 jobs for every working resident, and 122 people commute in
Most working residents leave Packwood for work: only 8% work in town. 20% of residents live below the poverty line in Packwood. Jobs based in Packwood grew to 131 in 2023, 50 more than in 2013.
8%work in town
| Packwood | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 20% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 8.3% | 4.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Packwood8%
Morton10%
Seattle6%
Olympia5%
Kent3%
46 mi
median commute distance
131
jobs based in Packwood
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
How healthy Packwood is
Packwood beats the Washington average on 8 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 15. Only 3 of the 286 Washington towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Packwood.
| Packwood | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 31% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 17% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 9.8% | 12% |
31 measures vs. Washington
8 better8 too close to call15 worse
| What stands out | Packwood | WA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.2% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.9% | 5.1% |
Arbor Health Morton Hospital
29.2 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 Packwood
15pages on Packwood
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Packwood; the nearest are
Pacific Lutheran UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Tacoma51.9 mi$52,254 tuitionGreen River CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Auburn54.2 mi$4,711 in-state tuitionColumbia Gorge Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · The Dalles, OR74 mi$5,940 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Packwood residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Washington.
About Packwood
Community in Eastern Lewis County, Washington
Packwood is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in easternmost Lewis County, Washington, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 319, while the town and surrounding Packwood community (east of Cora Bridge) had a total population of 1,073.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,053 ft
- ZIP code
- 98361
Questions about Packwood
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Packwood, WA a good place to live?
Packwood has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.