The Town FilesIsland County, Washington
86,836 people. The median home is worth $593,300 (typical Washington town: $475,000) and the median household earns $90,551.
Towns in Island County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Harbor | 24,622 | $461,200 | $76,084 | 31.5 |
| Camano | 17,356 | $670,800 | $105,231 | 56.8 |
People and housing
| Island County | Typical Washington town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $593,300 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,662 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $90,551 | $90,625 |
| Median age | 44.8 | 40.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.6% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 8.5% |
Jobs and pay
18,271 jobs in 2024, average pay $58,929 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 5 storm events in Island County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Island County has been included in 22 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 28, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4775: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4682: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 5, 2022 | Flood | DR-4635: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 8, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4593: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 23, 2020 | Flood | DR-4539: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).