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Everson

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Conserved land2.2%22 of 1,016 acres
Trails2.6 mi1.6 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves27 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Everson

City in Washington, United States
2,888Population
1.3 sq miArea
85 ftElevation

Everson is a city in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. The population was 2,888 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the fifth largest city within the Bellingham Metropolitan Area. Everson and the nearby city of Nooksack lie near the foothills of the Cascade mountains in Northwest Washington. Located on the banks of the Nooksack River, the businesses support the surrounding farms and logging industries. The valley is heavily influenced by Dutch settlers who established dairy farms on the fertile flood prone land. Fruit orchards and berry fields also play an important part of the town's economy. The town's small business district provides all the basic services. There are restauran…

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From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Town numbers

ZIP code98247
Area code360
Living in Everson

Housing in Everson

$490K≈ same as a year ago Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Everson home is worth about $490,000, about the same as a year ago, 17% below the Washington typical home.

Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Everson

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Everson's police department reported only 2024 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000
Everson 0.6
Washington 2.9
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Everson 2.6
Washington 20.2
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Everson

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Most working residents leave Everson for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Bellingham (27%), Lynden (10%) and Seattle (5%). Half commute less than 11 miles.

Bellingham
27%
Lynden
10%
Seattle
5%
Ferndale
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Everson →

Health in Everson

A−

Health Grade A−

Healthier than 76% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Washington

5better than WA·6worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Peacehealth United General Medical CenterSedro Woolley · 29 mi · ER · rural critical access
Sea Mar Chc - Everson Hannegan Rd.Everson · 4.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Everson · CMS · HRSAHealth in Everson →

Natural hazards in Everson

68
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 68% of U.S. communities.

🏔️ Avalanches🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Everson →

Climate in Everson

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Everson has mild winters and cool summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 75°, a January night drops to 34°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

45° / 34°Winter
59° / 41°Spring
73° / 52°Summer
59° / 43°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Everson →

Schools in Everson

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B+

School Grade B+

The public schools Everson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 67% of Washington’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictNooksack Valley School DistrictSchools1

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within WA. Ratings are from neighbors.

Everson’s library

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Everson Library104 Kirsch Drive · part of Whatcom County Library System
Fine-freeE-books52 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Everson Library →

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Nooksack Everson Nooksack
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