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| Skagit County info: Saratoga Passage View Estates - Mt. Vernon WA |
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| Saratoga Passage View Estates, Mt Vernon, Skagit County |
| About Skagit County |
| (pronounced "skäjet") |
| Skagit County is located in the northwest portion of Washington State, USA. between Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, B.C. Canada. The majestic Cascade Mountains stand to the east, overlooking a fertile valley boasting a variety of agricultural crops. Running through the valley is the powerful Skagit River flowing westward toward the beautiful San Juan Islands. World famous tulip fields blanket the valley in the spring. Flocks of Canadian geese, snow geese and trumpeter swans can be seen here in the winter. Bald eagles soar overhead year round and great blue herons stand along the shorelines. |
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| For sales or viewing info contact: |
Call Vic Benson for more info - 360-421-9736
or Linda Benson at 360-428-1990
or toll free 800-428-1992 from the USA |
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| Saratoga Passage View Estates is located in Skagit County |
Climate: The average annual rainfall in Mount Vernon 32.31 inches |
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Health Care
The county is home to three hospitals; Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon, United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley and Island Hospital in Anacortes.There are also several clinics, medical centers, nursing facilities and retirement care homes in the county.
Industry
Skagit County's economy is booming and it is regarded as one of the fastest growing areas in the state. Agriculture, fishing, wood products, tourism, international trade, and specialized manufacturing make up the economy of Skagit Valley. With its accessible ports and refineries, Skagit County is also the center of the states petroleum industry. The national trend toward employment in retail trades and personal/professional services also is evident in Skagit County with malls and almost every national retail chain being represented here.
Schools
There are 44 primary and secondary public schools in the seven school districts throughout the county. There are also seven primarily church-related private schools. Skagit Valley College, a two-year community college, has strong vocational programs.
Taxes
The local tax rate on retail sales of non-food items is 8.0 percent in unincorporated Skagit County. Property taxes range from $9.77 to $12.74 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, depending on the various boundaries of taxing authorities. |
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