Douglas County

MyTownView tracks 5 municipalities in Douglas County, Washington. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

5Municipalities
44,366Residents
14Articles
$64,416Avg. Median Income
$250,160Avg. Home Value

Recent News

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Mar 18Driver charged in crash that killed 2 East Wenatchee juvenilesEast WenatcheeMar 9Drive-by gunfire, vehicle arson rattles Bridgeport area residentsBridgeportMar 5NCW Athlete of the Week: Waterville-Mansfield girls’ basketballWatervilleMar 3Pride banners out as East Wenatchee City Council adopts new banner policyEast WenatcheeFeb 26Windy conditions reignite burn pile, spark structure fire in East WenatcheeEast WenatcheeFeb 24East Wenatchee counselor barred from practice after sexual misconduct convictionEast WenatcheeFeb 11'Powder keg waiting to explode' | An East Wenatchee man asked police to take his gun away a year before he killed his neighborEast WenatcheeJan 23East Wenatchee City Council considers removing Pride bannersEast WenatcheeJan 13PHOTOS: Massillon Washington at Mansfield Senior boys basketballMansfieldNov 20The Waterville Parlor changes ownersWatervilleNov 18Bridgeport woman turns herself in after alleged stabbingBridgeportSep 15Waterville Federated Church to celebrate 100 years of united worshipWatervilleJun 21Carmela’s Bistro brings fresh flavor, energy to downtown WatervilleWatervilleJun 16Waterville pool opens for summer with free swim lessons, full activity scheduleWaterville

Rankings in Douglas County

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1Rock IslandDouglas+9.5%
2East WenatcheeDouglas+0.6%
3WatervilleDouglas-7.6%
4BridgeportDouglas-22.3%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1East WenatcheeDouglas0.03%
2Rock IslandDouglas0.04%
3BridgeportDouglas0.04%
4WatervilleDouglas0.05%
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Annual Financial Report

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1East WenatcheeDouglas82 / 100
2Rock IslandDouglas73 / 100
3BridgeportDouglas73 / 100
4WatervilleDouglas64 / 100
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Illinois Dept. of Insurance

Municipalities

Bridgeport

Pop. 2,141Income $52,917Homes $162,500
City (Mayor-Council)

East Wenatchee

Pop. 14,158Income $81,050Homes $414,000
City (Mayor-Council)

Mansfield

Pop. 326Income $57,143Homes $171,500
Town (Board of Trustees)

Rock Island

Pop. 1,279Income $55,114Homes $255,500
City (Mayor-Council)

Waterville

Pop. 1,134Income $75,854Homes $247,300
Town (Board of Trustees)