Lice Clinic Salmon Creek — About Salmon Creek, Washington
Salmon Creek is an unincorporated community in Clark County, Washington, about 7 miles north of Vancouver. With a population of around 21,000, Salmon Creek is notable for hosting Washington State University Vancouver and Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center — two of Clark County's most significant institutions.
History of Salmon Creek
Salmon Creek takes its name from the creek that runs through it, historically an important salmon-bearing waterway. The community was predominantly rural through the mid-20th century. WSU Vancouver opened at its Salmon Creek campus in 1996, and Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center opened in 2005 — both catalyzing significant growth and development in the surrounding area.
Neighborhoods in Salmon Creek
Salmon Creek is home to a mix of neighborhoods and districts, each with its own character.
| Neighborhood | Character |
|---|
| Central Salmon Creek | The community core around NE 134th Street. |
| WSU campus area | Residential neighborhoods serving students and university staff. |
| North Salmon Creek | Newer subdivisions extending toward Battle Ground. |
| Felida border | Western transition toward the Felida community. |
Notable attractions in Salmon Creek
Salmon Creek offers residents and visitors a variety of local attractions.
WSU Vancouver campus
A 351-acre campus open for walking and public events.
Salmon Creek Regional Park
A large county park with trails, playgrounds, and the Klineline Pond.
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center area
A major healthcare complex with associated retail.
Salmon Creek Greenway Trail
A 3-mile paved multi-use trail.
Salmon Creek at a glance
- Population: ~21,000
- Median household income: $85,000
- Median home value: $525,000
Economy of Salmon Creek
Salmon Creek has an unusually strong employment base for an unincorporated community, with Legacy Salmon Creek, WSU Vancouver, and associated healthcare and education operations employing thousands. The area also features retail, restaurants, and residential commuter neighborhoods.
Nearest lice clinic to Salmon Creek
The nearest lice clinic for Salmon Creek families is usually our in-home mobile service, which brings the full clinic treatment to your door. Our walk-in lice clinics are in Southeast Portland and Beaverton, Oregon.
Looking for a lice clinic near Salmon Creek? For families here, the closest one is the one that comes to you: our mobile team brings the heated-air device, the professional combout and the 60-day guarantee to your home in Salmon Creek.
Our two lice clinics, in Southeast Portland and Beaverton, are both up one flight of stairs (2nd floor, no elevator). From the Washington side of the river, in-home service is usually the easiest choice.
