Beacon Hill, Washington
Beacon Hill is a community of 1,804 people in Cowlitz County, Washington.
Why visit Beacon Hill
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 7 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Allen Street Bridge disaster, R. A. Long High School and Longview Women's Clubhouse.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; February lows average 35°F.
Weather in Beacon Hill
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 2,211. During the 2010 census, Beacon Hill was part of the West Side Highway CDP.
From the Wikipedia article Beacon Hill, Cowlitz County, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Allen Street Bridge disaster
Bridge · 1.8 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks3
R. A. Long High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
High school in Longview, Cowlitz County, Washington
2903 Nichols Blvd., Longview
Longview Women's Clubhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Women's club building in Longview, Washingon
Nutty Narrows Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Bridge for squirrels in Longview, Washington, U.S.
Restaurants and cafes7
Mil Amores Taqueria
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
1009 North Pacific Avenue, Kelso
Churches and places of worship12
First Christian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic church in Longview, Washington, United States
Longview Community Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Church building in Washington, United States of America
Mountain View Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.2 mi
232 Lexington Avenue, Kelso
Kelso-Longview Seventh Day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 0.5 mi
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries36
Map of Beacon Hill
64 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 35°F | 6.5 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 35°F | 4.8 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 38°F | 4.9 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 69°F | 45°F | 3.1 in |
| Jun | 73°F | 50°F | 2.0 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 53°F | 0.6 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 53°F | 1.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 50°F | 2.3 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 4.4 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 39°F | 7.2 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 35°F | 7.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Longview Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cowlitz County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2024-04-28: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2022-03-29: Severe Winter Storms, Snowstorms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-04-08: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Longview 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Kelso 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Rainier 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Clatskanie 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Columbia City 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- St. Helens 22 mi south, about 36 min by car
- Vernonia 25 mi southwest, about 40 min by car
- Warren 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- Ridgefield 27 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
- Scappoose 29 mi south, about 46 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- First Christian Church, Longview, Washington., Akampfer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Longview Community Church 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Squirrel Bridge 0002, Avi, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Longview Women's Clubhouse 03, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
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