Kalama is one of the smallest cities in Cowlitz County but also it is one of the most unique and prosperous. Located only about 30 miles north of Portland OR, and about 140 miles south of Seattle WA, Interstate I - 5, and Rail way running directly through the town and easy access to the Columbia River, Kalama is small town with a lot to offer.
Founded in 1853, the town is the home of approximately 1950 people who are proud to call Kalama their home. Kalamas narrow strip down town lies along side of interstate I-5, the rest of the town rests in the steep hills above giving it some of the most unique and amazing views of the Columbia River, the city of Longview and the beautiful Oregon hills.
Kalama is also well known for the large collection of Native American, Collectible and Antique stores, a unique park dedicated to the Northwest Indian-carved totem poles and the home of one of the tallest single tree totem poles in the word. Fishing and boating are some of the many other popular things for visitors and residents to enjoy.
Kalama still offers real estate to people of all income brockets but due to close proximity to Vancouver and easy access to Interstate I-5, the town is fast becoming one of the Longview/Kelso most expensive neighborhoods. With a little luck you could still find a small fixer-upper for under $150,000 but the average price of most new construction will be around $400,000. Average price range of homes is $200,000 to $1000.000 depending on age, size quality, area, views, and water front in some cases.
Public primary schools in Kalama:
- KALAMA ELEM SCHOOL (Location: 548 CHINA GARDEN RD KALAMA WA, 98625; Students: 456; Grades: KG - 06). Phone: (360) 673 5207; Fax: (360) 673 5265, Visit the elementary school webpage HERE
- KALAMA MIDDLE SCHOOL/ HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 548 CHINA GARDEN RD KALAMA WA, 98625; Students: 573; Grades: 06 - 12) Phone: (360) 673 5212; Fax: (360) 673 1280; Visit the high school webpage HERE
- KALAMA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT (548 CHINA GARDEN RD KALAM WA, 98625; Phone: (360) 673 5282)
Other important phone numbers in Kalama:
- KALAMA PUBLIC LIBRARY: (Location: 312 N 1ST KALAMA WA, 98625). (360) 673 4568
- KALAMA LITTLE LEAGUE: (360) 673 2100
- KALAMA TELEPHONE COMPANY: (Location: 290 N 1ST St KALAMA WA, 98625; (360) 673 2755)
- KALAMA HOUSING AUTHORITY: (Location: 226 Cloverdale Rd Kalama WA, 98625; (360) 673 3444
- KALAMA HELPING HAND: (Location: 191 Cloverdale Rd Kalama WA, 98625; (360) 673 2814
Hospitals/medical centers near Kalama:
- HOSPICE CARE CENTER HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; LONGVIEW, WA)
- PEACEHEALTH ST JOHN MEDICAL CENTER (about 14 miles; LONGVIEW, WA)
- S W WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER (about 27 miles; VANCOUVER, WA)
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