Washington · Off-grid & homestead potential

Clark County

40BoltScore / 100
#29 of 39 in Washington

Clark County is a marginal bolthole (40/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (66.9″/yr) with little drought and low extraction and seizure exposure. The trade-offs: little isolation — a major metro is just 11 mi away and pricey real estate (typical home $552k).

How Clark County scores

Hazard Safety8
Freedom45
Food54
Isolation0
Sovereignty74
Water96
Affordability0
$552kTypical home
0.8%Property tax
$18,755Land / acre
66.9"Annual rain
6.7% of yrsSevere drought
11 miNearest metro
829.2People / sq mi
3.6%Federal land
52.2°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Clark County, Washington

Is Clark County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Clark County is a marginal bolthole (40/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (66.9″/yr) with little drought and low extraction and seizure exposure. Watch-outs: little isolation — a major metro is just 11 mi away and pricey real estate (typical home $552k).

How much does land cost in Clark County, Washington?

Land in Clark County runs about $18,755 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Clark County?

Clark County gets about 66.9" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 6.7% of years.

How remote is Clark County?

The nearest major metro is about 11 miles away, and population density is 829.2 people per square mile.

How Clark compares in Washington

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