Community Profile

• Population-- Bainbridge Island: 20,300. (1999); Kitsap County: 229,000 (1998)


• Kitsap County Area-- 392.7 square miles (251,328.9 acres)


• Bainbridge Island Land Area--27.78 square miles (17,779 acres)


• Bainbridge Island Population Density--713 persons per square miles (1.1 persons per acre)


• Municipal Services-- City: water, sewer, and animal control. Bainbridge Island Fire Department: 11 full-time staff members, approximately 50 volunteers, one medic unit, three aid units, five engines. Bainbridge Island Police Department: 23 full-time staff members, 15 reserves, 9 cadets, 12 patrol units.


• Chamber of Commerce-- In operation since 1927 with 3 active committees and a membership that includes over 500 local businesses.


• Education-- One high school (9-12 grades), one middle school (6-8 grades), 3 Elementary schools (K-5 grades).
  Sakai, an intermediate school (5-6 grades) has recently been constructed and is now open. In addition, there are multiple private schools located on the island.
  

Community Services (Over 200 Active
Agencies)

• Civic/Fraternal/Professional Organizations-- Over 75 organizations with local, regional, national, or international affiliation.

• Recreation-- Public swimming pool, two golf courses (one public, one private), tennis courts, hiking trails, over 1,077 acres of public parks.


• Local Government--  Winslow incorporated in 1947; land area of island annexed and name changed to City of Bainbridge Island in 1991. Mayor/City Administrator/7 City Council members.


• Tax Rate-- County property tax: $14.43 per $1,000 of assessed value; City sales tax: 8.1% (Hotel/Motel Tax adds 2%); City B & O Tax (Retailing): 0.471%, (Manufacturing/Wholesaling): 0.484%, (Services): 1.5%


• Financial Institutions-- Eight banks,  one credit union.


• Industry-- Retail, tourism, light manufacturing, agriculture.


• Health Services-- Virginia Mason Health Clinic; Harrison Hospital (45 minutes in Bremerton.) 20 physicians practicing on the island at the Virginia Mason Health Clinic or in private practices, 22 dental specialists, four assisted living/convalescent homes.


• Senior Citizens Organizations-- Over 35 organizations and agencies provide a variety of services, including a senior community center.


• Churches-- 22 congregations of many denominations.


• Cultural/Performing Arts-- Bainbridge Performing Arts Playhouse, two movie theatres (one with five showings); events range from music festivals, home tours, studio tours, Grand Old Fourth Celebration, theatrical productions, local farmers' market.


• Transportation-- Kitsap Transit: Daily service throughout the city and county; taxi and tour services, Washington State Ferry service between Bainbridge Island and Seattle.

Climate
Similar to Seattle, Summer temperatures average about 70°; the winter average is 42°. There is approximately 37.2 inches of rainfall annually, with an average snowfall of 10.9 inches. This can vary as much as + 10 inches, depending where on the island you live. This is due to our geographic location in relation to the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges. There are an average of 225 days of cloud cover annually. The average length of the growing season is 180 days.

About Bainbridge Island