Carson Public RecordsWashington

Carson City, located in Skamania County, WA, has an estimated population of about 2,396 as of 2020. The median age is approximately 42.2 years. The population is nearly evenly split by gender, with 50.1% male and 49.9% female. Racially, Carson City is predominantly White (88.0%), with smaller percentages of those identifying as Hispanic or Latino (6.0%), two or more races (3.6%), Native American (1.0%), and Asian (0.7%).

Carson City, in Skamania County, WA (population ~2,800 in county), has limited healthcare access: the main facility is North Shore Medical Group clinic; hospital services are 25 miles away in Stevenson or White Salmon. Skamania County has only 1.2 primary care providers per 10,000 residents, with 6.7% uninsured (compared to 4.8% statewide). Common health issues include obesity (30%) and diabetes (11%). The patient population is 88% White, 7% Hispanic, and 3% American Indian/Alaska Native. Access to specialized care requires travel to Vancouver or Portland. Telehealth use is increasing to bridge gaps.

Carson City in Skamania County, WA, is served by the Stevenson-Carson School District, featuring one high school—Stevenson High—with a graduation rate of 90%. The district has four schools in total, and 23% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. School safety rates are above average, with no major incidents reported in 2023. The district offers AP courses, CTE programs, and special education services. Test scores are slightly below the Washington average, with 38% proficient in math and 52% proficient in reading. Adult education and vocational programs are also locally available.

Carson City, in Skamania County, WA, offers a mix of single-family homes, cabins, and some newer builds, with median home values around $425,000 in 2024. Homeownership rates are high (about 70%), while median rents average $1,350 monthly. Neighborhoods are primarily rural and surrounded by forest, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts. The property market has seen steady 5% annual appreciation, driven by proximity to natural attractions. Annual property taxes average 0.75% of property value, lower than the national average. Rental inventory is limited, with homes typically renting quickly due to high demand.

Carson city, an unincorporated community in Skamania County, WA, relies primarily on personal vehicles for transportation, with approximately 85% of residents commuting by car, and limited public transit options such as Skamania County Community Transportation. The average commute time is about 30 minutes, largely to employment hubs in nearby Stevenson and Vancouver. The region has basic road infrastructure and moderately high vehicle ownership rates, with over 90% of households owning at least one vehicle. Bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure is minimal, and public transit use accounts for less than 3% of commutes.