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Nooksack, Washington
City · Population 1,675 · #180 in Washington
About Nooksack
Nooksack is a small town in northern Washington, home to 1,675 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Nooksack holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.92 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,821 residents per square mile.
📰 Nooksack News Today
- Nooksack Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 27
- To mitigate floods, Whatcom County wants to widen the Nooksack Washington State Standard · Feb 27
- Ferndale prepares for floodwaters as Nooksack River nears record depth Bellingham Herald · Dec 11
- Kevin Wayne Hester Obituary (2026) - Nooksack, WA - Gillies Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Lynden Legacy obituary · Jun 12
- Schedule - Nooksack Valley Pioneers (Everson, WA) Basketball 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Nooksack Unique
- The only place in America named Nooksack — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Positioned in northern Washington, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Nooksack
- Coffee Girls — coffee shop (café)
- Three Flavors Kitchen — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWashington
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,675
Rank in state#180 of 281
Land area0.92 sq mi
Density1,821/sq mi
Coordinates48.9281, -122.3196