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Skykomish, Washington
Town · Population 158 · #274 in Washington
About Skykomish
Skykomish is a tiny community in central Washington, home to 158 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Skykomish is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.31 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 510 residents per square mile.
📰 Skykomish News Today
- WA superintendent placed on leave after teacher's child rape arrest FOX 13 Seattle · Mar 26
- After a near drowning in the Skykomish, a Washington woman's rescue is a warning king5.com · May 21
- Tunnel Days Of Skykomish Everett Post · Jun 15
- SR 203 / NE 124th St to Skykomish River – Paving with Exceptions Project Washington State Department of Transportation (.gov) · Mar 2
- Monthly Weather Forecast for Skykomish, Washington 98288 The Weather Channel · Mar 21
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Skykomish Unique
- The only place in America named Skykomish — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Washington — one of 639 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 18 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Skykomish
- Cascadia Inn & Resturant — american
- Smokey's Restaurant & Brewery — barbecue
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Great Northern and Cascade Railways · Museum
- Skykomish Historical Society · Museum
- Caboose · Attraction
- Great Northern & Cascade Railway · Theme park
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Skykomish
- Deception Falls Picnic Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Great Northern & Cascade Railway Park reviews ★
- Skykomish City Ball Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Skykomish
- Skykomish Elementary School
- Skykomish High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWashington
TypeTown
Population (2024)158
Rank in state#274 of 281
Land area0.31 sq mi
Density510/sq mi
Coordinates47.7099, -121.3564