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Crime in Kelso summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Kelso. Key points include:
There were 273 total crimes in Kelso in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Kelso is 2,163.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Kelso is 229.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Kelso is 1,933.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Kelso is 2.08% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Kelso Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kelso / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 273 | 2,163.2 | 2,792.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 29 | 229.8 | 326.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 7.9 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 11 | 87.2 | 67.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 87.2 | 217.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 244 | 1,933.4 | 2,466.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 36 | 285.3 | 398.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 187 | 1,481.8 | 1,634.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 21 | 166.4 | 433.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Kelso summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Kelso. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Kelso is 107 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Kelso is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Kelso is $384,871.
The median income in Kelso is $66,751.
Kelso's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Kelso Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Kelso | Washington | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 120 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 108 | 100 |
| Groceries | 110 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 98 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 113 | 111 | 100 |
| Transportation | 110 | 111 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 110 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Kelso, WA Weather
The average high in Kelso is 61.5° and the average low is 42.4°.
There are 42.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.8 inches of precipitation each year with 3.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Kelso |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 42.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Kelso Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Kelso
The current population in Kelso is 12,684. The population has increased 5.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,684 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 12,697 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 12,661 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 12,566 | 2.7% |
| 2020 | 12,237 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 12,123 | 1.2% |
| 2018 | 11,983 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 11,864 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 11,871 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 11,837 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 11,837 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 11,878 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 11,929 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 11,974 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 11,977 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kelso
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Kelso is:
75.4% White with 9,564 White residents.
1.9% African American with 246 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 52 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 89 Asian residents.
1.7% Hawaiian with 221 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 14 Other residents.
9.4% Two Or More with 1,193 Two Or More residents.
10.3% Hispanic with 1,305 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Kelso | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.4% | 63.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.9% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 9.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 9.4% | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.3% | 14.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Kelso
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Kelso is 49.9% female with 6,328 female residents.
Kelso is 50.1% male with 6,356 male residents.
| Gender | Kelso | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kelso for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Kelso completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Kelso completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Kelso completed high school / ged.
32.0% of adults in Kelso completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Kelso completed associate's degree.
9.0% of adults in Kelso completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Kelso completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Kelso completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Kelso completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Kelso | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 32.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Kelso, Washington
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3.8% of households in Kelso earn Less than $10,000.
2.5% of households in Kelso earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.1% of households in Kelso earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.7% of households in Kelso earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.6% of households in Kelso earn $35,000 to $49,999.
25.6% of households in Kelso earn $50,000 to $74,999.
19.4% of households in Kelso earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.0% of households in Kelso earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.2% of households in Kelso earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.9% of households in Kelso earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Kelso | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.8% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.1% | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.7% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.6% | 8.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 25.6% | 14.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 19.4% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.0% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.2% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.9% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
