Trout Lake, Washington facts for kids
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Trout Lake, Washington
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Location of Trout Lake in Klickitat County, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Klickitat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.98 sq mi (18.08 km2) |
| • Land | 6.94 sq mi (17.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,893 ft (577 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 672 |
| • Density | 96.27/sq mi (37.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98650
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-72450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1527414 |
Trout Lake is a small community in Klickitat County, Washington, United States. It is also called a census-designated place (CDP). In 2020, about 672 people lived there.
Trout Lake is known for its farms that grow organic dairy products and herbs. It is also a popular starting point for people visiting Mount Adams. The community is close to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, which is a large natural area.
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Exploring Trout Lake's Location
Trout Lake is located in the northwest part of Klickitat County. It is about 14 miles (22.5 kilometers) south of the peak of Mount Adams. Mount Adams is a very tall mountain, reaching 12,276 feet (3,742 meters) high.
State Route 141 goes through the community. This road travels about 22 miles (35 kilometers) south to the town of White Salmon. It also goes about 5 miles (8 kilometers) west to where it ends at the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
The United States Census Bureau says that the Trout Lake area covers about 18.1 square kilometers (7.0 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water. The community sits in the Trout Lake Valley. Trout Lake Creek flows through this valley and eventually joins the White Salmon River. The White Salmon River then flows into the large Columbia River.
Understanding Trout Lake's Climate
Trout Lake has a climate with warm summers and cold, snowy winters. The average high temperature in July and August is around 83 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius). In January, the average low temperature is about 26 degrees Fahrenheit (-3 degrees Celsius).
The area gets a good amount of rain and snow. The most rain falls in winter months like January and December. Snowfall is also common in winter, with January and December seeing the most snow.
Who Lives in Trout Lake?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 557 | — | |
| 2020 | 672 | 20.6% | |
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In 2010, there were 557 people living in Trout Lake. By 2020, the population had grown to 672 people. This means more people are choosing to live in this community.
In 2010, there were 224 households in Trout Lake. A household is like a home where people live together. About 28% of these households had children under 18 years old. Most households (about 65%) were made up of married couples.
The people living in Trout Lake were of different ages. About 23% were under 18 years old. Most people, about 59%, were between 20 and 64 years old. About 15% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Trout Lake was about 44.8 years.
See also
In Spanish: Trout Lake (Washington) para niños
