Garfield County

Profile

Welcome to Garfield County! Located in the Southeast corner of Washington State, between Asotin and Columbia counties, this geographically diverse region is bordered on the North by the Snake River and on the South by the Blue Mountains, affording a variety of year-round recreation.

Historically, an agricultural region, Garfield County's business economy is based largely in service, retail and small production. Garfield County's rich pioneer history lives on in the local preservation of its historic houses, buildings and family farms. The county supports one port distric, the Port of Garfield, which utilizes waterway transport along the Snake River, and is serviced by overland transportation along U.S. Highway 12, with connections to major interstates.

Community pride, friendly customer service, quality K-12 education, local health services and abundant recreation opportunities add to the rural charm of this vibrant, growing, neighborly community, creating a safe and welcoming environment for families and businesses.

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Transportation

Airports
Garfield County is serviced by both the Walla Walla Regional Airport and the Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport.

Motor Freight
Several major motor freight companies service Garfield County including Baker Truck Lines, Swift Transportation and Consolidated Freightways. Express services are available through national carriers.

Major Highways
U.S. Highway 12 bisects Garfield County east-west, connecting to Interstates 82, 84 and 90.

Inland Port Facilities
The Port of Garfield manages industrial sites within the city of Pomeroy, as well as property on the Snake River.

Bus Services
Garfield County Transportation provides transit service to local citizens through the Senior Assistance program.

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Demographics

Population
Pomeroy - 1,515
Garfield County - 2,400
Within a 35-mile radius - 58,500

Labor Market
Labor Force - 1,200
Number Employed - 1,160
Number Unemployed - 40
Unemployment Rate - 3.3%
Per Capita Income - $21,903
Median Household Income - $38,495

Major Industry
Government - 54%
Wholesale, Retail, Trade - 25%
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing - 9%
Unclassified - 6%
Construction, Mining - 3%
Fire - 2%
Services - 2%

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Education

General
Pomeroy School District provides classes for K-6 at Pomeroy Elementary, 7-8 at Pomeroy Junior High and 9-12 at Pomeroy High School. Pre-school education is available through two parent volunteer programs.

Area Colleges & Universities

Walla Walla, WA (66 miles away)
• Whitman College
• Walla Walla University
• Walla Walla Community College

Clarkston, WA (29 miles away)
Walla Walla Community College - Clarkston branch

Lewiston, ID (30 miles away)
Lewis-Clark State College

Pullman, WA (64 miles away)
Washington State University

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Communications

High Speed Internet Access
DSL • Wireless • Satellite

Media
The East Washingtonian is the local weekly newspaper. Regional daily newspapers include the Walla Walla Union Bulletin and the Lewiston Tribune.

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Climate and Topography

Average Temperature - 82 F (summer)
Average Temperature - 42 F (winter)
Elevation of Pomeroy - 1,850 ft.
Garfield County Area - 710.5 sq. mi.
Annual Rainfall - 17"

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Safety Services

Police Service
The Garfield County Sherriff's Department provides police service for the City of Pomeroy and Garfield County with Washington State Patrol servicing the Highway 12 corridor. A Search and Rescue Team and Sherriff's Posse also operate in emergencies.

Fire Department
Garfield County Fire District is staffed by over 20 volunteer firefighters throughout the county.

Emergency Medical Services
There are 19 trained Emergency Medical Technicians and First Responders operating 2 ambulances and a rescue unit for medical emergencies through Garfield County Fire District.

911 Service
All emergencies are routed through Garfield County's Enhanced 911 Service.

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Healthcare

Garfield County Hospital
Garfield County Hospital District maintains a 14-bed facility with Emergency Room, acute care, physical therapy and lab services.

Nursing Home Facilities
Memory Manor is a 36-bed full-service nursing home facility, with 8 beds available in the Gentle Care Unit.

Medical Clinics
Garfield County Hospital District also maintains Pomeroy Medical Clinic with a physician and two nurse practitioners on staff.

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Contact Information

Alesia Ruchert, Managing Director
910 Main St. #6, Pomeroy, WA  99347
509.843.1104
alesia@seweda.org

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