What are the schools like in Mossyrock, WA?

Mossyrock is served primarily by Mossyrock School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.7:1.

What is the median household income in Mossyrock?

The median household income in Mossyrock, WA is $39,450 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Mossyrock, WA?

Mossyrock has an average high temperature of 45.0°F in January and 81.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.4 inches.

Mossyrock, WA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Mossyrock, WA affordable or expensive?

Mossyrock's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mossyrock is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $174,200 and the median rent is $800 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mossyrock, WA?

Mossyrock has a violent crime rate of 218.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1817.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mossyrock, WA a Good Place to Live?

Mossyrock is a small town of 911 in Washington, with a median household income of $39,450 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Mossyrock stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mossyrock is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mossyrock city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.0

Mossyrock's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mossyrock costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mossyrock, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$174,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$800	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$39,450	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Mossyrock's violent crime rate is 218.1 per 100,000 residents — 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

218.1 /100k

Property Crime

1817.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Mossyrock is served primarily by Mossyrock School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mossyrock, WA	National Avg
School District	Mossyrock School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	66.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mossyrock sees average highs of 45.0°F in January and 81.1°F in July, with 58.7 inches of annual precipitation and 3.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mossyrock, WA
Average High — January	45.0°F
Average High — July	81.1°F
Annual Precipitation	58.7"
Annual Snowfall	3.4"

Demographics

Metric	Mossyrock, WA	National Avg
Population	911	—
Median Age	28.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	58.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	24.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	41.4%	22.2%
65 and over	13.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Mossyrock

Mossyrock, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98564

Mossyrock vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mossyrock, WA affordable or expensive?

Mossyrock's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mossyrock roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $174,200 and median rent is $800/month.

What is the crime rate in Mossyrock, WA?

Mossyrock's violent crime rate is 218.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1817.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mossyrock?

Public schools in Mossyrock are operated by Mossyrock School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. 4.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mossyrock, WA a good place to live?

Mossyrock, WA has a population of 911, a median household income of $39,450, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Mossyrock?

Mossyrock averages 45.0°F in January and 81.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.7 inches with about 3.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mossyrock?

Mossyrock, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98564.

What is the population of Mossyrock?

The population of Mossyrock, Washington is 911 with a median age of 28.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mossyrock?

Key numbers for living in Mossyrock: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $174,200, median household income $39,450, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mossyrock side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.