Lexington, Washington
Lexington is a community of 4,413 people in Cowlitz County, Washington.
Why visit Lexington
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail, 5 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Allen Street Bridge disaster.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; February lows average 35°F.
Weather in Lexington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lexington
Lexington is a census-designated place (CDP) in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States. The population was 3,834 at the 2020 census. During the 2010 census, Lexington was part of the West Side Highway CDP.
From the Wikipedia article Lexington, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Allen Street Bridge disaster
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes5
Churches and places of worship5
Kelso-Longview Seventh Day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 0.9 mi
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries35
Map of Lexington
51 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 (3 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, 5 miles away.
- Beacon Hill 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Longview 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Kelso 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Castle Rock 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Rainier 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Kalama 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Clatskanie 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Columbia City 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- St. Helens 23 mi south, about 38 min by car
- La Center 25 mi southeast, about 41 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
- Riparian of Cowlitz River in Washington State, Bobjgalindo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS055-E-88044 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-88043 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-170545 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-170544 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Railroad bridge along Cowiltz River, Washington State USA, Bobjgalindo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A trestle bridge along Cowiltz River, Washington State, Bobjgalindo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A railroad bridge along Cowiltz River, Washington State USA, Bobjgalindo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Along Cowlitz River Trail north of Kelso, WA. (6111602244), Robert Ashworth from Bellingham, WA., USA, CC BY 2.0
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