The weather is wetter, which is generally good for the natural resources of the area. Ecological health is good, but rising levels of fecal coliform bacteria are worrisome. Businesses in general aren't doing so well, especially those in retail sales. Neither is the job market good. There are jobs, but job creation is generally in low wage retail and service sectors.
Employment is highly seasonal with unemployment rates lowest during summer.
Capital is available for business development from locally owned banks throughout the Willapa Basin. This is good as local entrepreneurs who need access to capital can probably find it. The resident population is getting older and has a steady influx of in comers. Many are retired. Health care is fair for the overall population, but higher than average teen births and lower than average rates of prenatal care point to a need for more access to health care for some segments of our population.