Mason County , Washington

Population: 66,968 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $78,359 Home $377,400 Rent $1,205/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 66,968 residents, Mason County tracks on the higher end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Washington and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Mason County in the top 15% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with earthquake risk the dominant local risk.

$78,359
Median Income
household
$377,400
Home Value
median
$1,205/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $78,359
Per Capita Income $38,685
Poverty Rate 12.6%
Median Home Value $377,400
Median Gross Rent $1,205/mo
Owner Occupied 81.1%
Renter Occupied 18.9%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 66,968
Median Age 44.8 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 22.0%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

35.9%
Obesity
9.2%
Diabetes
13.0%
Smoking
29.7%
High Blood Pressure
21.4%
No Physical Activity
25.4%
Depression
32.5%
Insufficient Sleep
67.6%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Moderate

Overall risk score: 85.3  ·  85th national percentile

🌊 Flood
75.20
🌪️ Tornado
13.80
🔥 Wildfire
44.05
❄️ Winter Storm
47.99
🌍 Earthquake
97.20
☀️ Drought
12.63

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