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Memorial Bench for James H. Davis (South Bend, Washington)
Memorial Bench for James H. Davis (South Bend, Washington) · Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
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South Bend, Washington

South Bend is a city of 1,869 people in Pacific County, Washington.

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Population1,869 +24.6% since 2019
CountyPacific County
Elevation56 ft 17 m
Land area1.6 sq mi
ZIP codes98577, 98586
Nearest airportBowerman Airport (HQM) 22 mi

Why visit South Bend

Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.

Highlights include Lumber Exchange Building.

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 73°F; February lows average 32°F.

About South Bend

South Bend is a city in and the county seat of Pacific County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,746 as of the 2020 census. The town is widely-known for its oyster production and scenery.

From the Wikipedia article South Bend, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do1

Willapa Playhouse

Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi

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Museums and landmarks5

Lumber Exchange Building

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Pacific County, Washington

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Ena

Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi

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Pacific County Museum

Museum · 0.5 mi

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Robert E. Bush Memorial

Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi

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World's Largest Oyster

Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds4

Hangman's Park

Park · 0.8 mi

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First Street Park

Park · 0.6 mi

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Margaret Olsen Park

Park · 0.5 mi

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Robert Bush Memorial Park

Park · 0.5 mi

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Restaurants and cafes10

Betzy's

Cafe · Mexican · 0.5 mi

1101 Robert Bush Drive

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Boondocks Marketplace

Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Ice Cream · 0.5 mi

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Coastal Coffee

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi

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Elixir Espresso and Tea

Cafe · 0.5 mi

1015 Robert Bush Drive

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Chen's Restaurant

Restaurant · 0.5 mi

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Chester Club & Oyster Bar

Restaurant · 0.5 mi

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River View Dining

Restaurant · 0.5 mi

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The Cove

Cafe · 0.5 mi

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Willapa Brewing Co.

Restaurant · 0.6 mi

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Linda's Fish & Chips

Fast food · 0.5 mi

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History

South Bend was officially incorporated on September 27, 1890. The name of the city comes from its location on the Willapa River. The county seat was relocated from Oysterville to South Bend in 1893. The Pacific County Courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places. The old South Bend Courthouse was the site of the first and only execution carried out in Pacific County, when convicted murderer Lum You was hanged in 1902.

From the History section of South Bend, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to stay2

Churches and places of worship2

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Shopping3

Gas and EV charging1

Schools, colleges and libraries9

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Healthcare2

Map of South Bend

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Climate by month

40°60°80°January: 13.1 in of rainFebruary: 8.7 in of rainMarch: 9.7 in of rainApril: 6.5 in of rainMay: 3.6 in of rainJune: 2.6 in of rainJuly: 0.9 in of rainAugust: 1.4 in of rainSeptember: 3.1 in of rainOctober: 8.3 in of rainNovember: 13.0 in of rainDecember: 12.6 in of rainJanuary: 48°FFebruary: 50°FMarch: 54°FApril: 58°FMay: 63°FJune: 67°FJuly: 71°FAugust: 73°FSeptember: 70°FOctober: 60°FNovember: 52°FDecember: 47°FJanuary: 33°FFebruary: 32°FMarch: 35°FApril: 37°FMay: 43°FJune: 47°FJuly: 51°FAugust: 50°FSeptember: 46°FOctober: 40°FNovember: 35°FDecember: 32°FJFMAMJJASOND
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MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan48°F33°F13.1 in0.5 in
Feb50°F32°F8.7 in0.1 in
Mar54°F35°F9.7 in0.0 in
Apr58°F37°F6.5 in0.0 in
May63°F43°F3.6 in0.0 in
Jun67°F47°F2.6 in0.0 in
Jul71°F51°F0.9 in0.0 in
Aug73°F50°F1.4 in0.0 in
Sep70°F46°F3.1 in0.0 in
Oct60°F40°F8.3 in0.0 in
Nov52°F35°F13.0 in0.0 in
Dec47°F32°F12.6 in0.5 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Raymond 2 S Hcn (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$45,000median household income
$262,300median home value
$1,010median monthly rent
47.9median age
21.0%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
64.0%of homes are owner-occupied
20.3 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1816%18 to 3418%35 to 6446%65 and over19%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Pacific County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.

  • 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)
  • 2020-04-23: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
  • 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Bowerman Airport (HQM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.

  • Raymond 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
  • Ocean Park 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
  • Cosmopolis 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
  • Aberdeen 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
  • Central Park 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
  • Long Beach 25 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
  • Montesano 26 mi northeast, about 42 min by car
  • Ilwaco 27 mi southwest, about 44 min by car
  • Elma 30 mi northeast, about 48 min by car
  • Astoria 33 mi south, about 54 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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