Community Profile

• Population-- Bainbridge Island: 19,444 (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 433 local businesses.


• Education-- One high school (9-12 grades), one middle school (6-8 grades), 3 middles schools (K-5 grades). Construction of a lower middle school (5-6 grades) has begun and is scheduled to open the school year 1999-2000. In addition, there are multiple private schools located on the island.

• 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.

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