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Cougar, WA
Census-designated place in Cowlitz County, Washington.
Population
151
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
261
ZIP codes
0
Cougar and its ZIP codes
Cougar at a glance
- Cougar is about 2.2 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
Local data for Cougar, WA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cowlitz County. PPP loans are for Cougar.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,057
41,077 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,669
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$946M
FY 2026, $8,540 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cougar, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: volcanic activity
Storm events since 1996
80
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
839
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 34°F
115.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cougar, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Cougar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AmboyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 10 |
| YacoltTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| LewisvilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.4 |
| VenersborgCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 10.7 |
| La CenterCity | 21 mi | 2.6 |
| Cherry GroveCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.3 |
| Battle GroundCity | 22 mi | 8.7 |
| Dollars CornerCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4 |
| WoodlandCity | 24 mi | 4.1 |
| Meadow GladeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.6 |
| HockinsonCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 13.8 |
| RidgefieldCity | 25 mi | 7.5 |
| DuluthCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 6 |
| Brush PrairieCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 7.7 |
| KalamaCity | 26 mi | 3.6 |
| Columbia City, ORCity | 27 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cougar, WA in?
- Cougar is in Cowlitz County, Washington.
- What is the population of Cougar, WA?
- About 151 people live in Cougar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cougar?
- Nearby places include Amboy (12 mi), Yacolt (14 mi), Lewisville (19 mi), Venersborg (20 mi), La Center (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023