Seattle: Community & Culture
Community life in Seattle is shaped by 32 libraries, 335 congregations, and 207 cultural organizations.
- 0.4 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Washington 0.5/1K).
- 2.7 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Washington 1.6/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Ballard Branch Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 5614 22Nd Avenue Nw |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (206) 684-4089 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 98107 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2939 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 32 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (20)
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
KIWANIS CLUB OF UNIVERSITY SEATTLE FOUNDATION
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS AUXILIARY INC
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KIWANIS OF WEST SEATTLE - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES
SEATTLE INTERBAY EAGLES FOOTBALL CLUB
ROTARY CLUB OF FREMONT WASHINGTON
ROTARY CLUB OF LAKE UNION
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
LAKE FOREST PARK ROTARY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
| Churches · Total count | 335 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (20)
12th Avenue South Bridge
1411 Fourth Avenue Building
14th Avenue South Bridge
1600 East John Street Apartments
1926 Model Brick Home
Admiral's House, 13th Naval District
ADVENTURESS
Agen Warehouse
Alaska Trade Building
Allen, John B., School
Arboretum Sewer Trestle
Arctic Building
Arreguin, Alfredo & Susan Lytle, House and Studio
Assay Office
Aurora Avenue Bridge
Ballard Avenue Historic District
Ballard Bridge
Ballard Carnegie Library
Ballard-Howe House
Ballast Island
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 81 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 207 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (15)
BELOVEDS ANIMAL RESCUE RELIEF FOUNDATION
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SEATTLE INC
UNITED WAY OF KING COUNTY
EVERGREEN GOODWILL OF NORTHWEST WASHINGTON
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
GOODWILL BAPTIST CHURCH
BALLARD FOOD BANK
WEST SEATTLE FOOD BANK
BEACON AVENUE FOOD BANK
RAINIER VALLEY FOOD BANK
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF THE AMERICAS INC
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF THE AMERICAS INC
GIRL SCOUTS OF WESTERN WASHINGTON
GERTRUDES ANIMAL RESCUE
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | POLISH AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PACIFIC NORTHWEST |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 5,979 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Seattle+WA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=98104 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=98104 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=98104 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=98104 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 2,613 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 1,782 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 343 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 977 |
| Breweries · Total count | 18 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722 · OSM Overpass — craft=brewery/winery
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Attractions (15)
Seattle Pinball Museum
Wing Luke Asian Museum
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
RE-PC Computer Museum
Seattle Presents
Seattle Municipal Tower Gallery
Coast Guard Museum Northwest
Seattle Art Museum
Museum of Illusions
Northwest African American Museum
Discovery Portal
Chihuly Garden and Glass
Pacific Science Center
Gates Foundation Visitor Center
Seattle Children's Museum
Other
Organizations (34)
ASSOCIATION FOR PRESERVATION TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL NORTHWEST
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
BLACKPAST ORG
MURPH FOUNDATION
FRIENDS OF GEORGETOWN HISTORY
WASHINGTON HALL QALICB
RAINIER CLUB HISTORIC FOUNDATION
FRIENDS OF THE BENSON TROLLEYS
HISTORIC WALLINGFORD
FRIENDS OF RAVENNA-COWEN
BUFFALO SOLDIERS OF SEATTLE
CAPITOL HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
WASHINGTON ATHLETIC CLUB FOUNDATION
WASHINGTON REGENCY SOCIETY
SEATTLE VETERANS WATERFRONT MEMORIAL
BLACK GENEALOGY RESEARCH GROUP OF SEATTLE
SEATTLE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
WASHINGTON TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
BLACK HERITAGE SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON STATE
FILIPINO AMERICAN NATIONAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
FISKE GENEALOGICAL FOUNDATION
SEATTLE FIREBOAT DUWAMISH
INTERNL ASSN JEWISH GEN SOC WASHINGTON STATE JEWISH GEN SOC
KOREAN AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
SCHOONER MARTHA FOUNDATION
QUEEN ANNE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
HISTORY INK
TOWN HALL ASSOCIATION
PACIFIC NORTHWEST HISTORIANS GUILD
NELSEN FAMILY RESIDENCE HISTORICAL TR
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Clubs (15)
WASHINGTON YACHT CLUB
SEATTLE GARDEN CLUB
SHILSHOLE BAY YACHT CLUB
RAIN CITY WATER POLO CLUB
SEATTLE YACHT CLUB HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOUNDATION
BROADVIEW GARDEN CLUB
WASHINGTON ATHLETIC CLUB FOUNDATION
GENTLE WAY ATHLETIC CLUB
INGRAHAM WATER POLO CLUB
WASHINGTON MASTERS DRAGON BOAT CLUB
BROADMOOR GOLF CLUB
QUEEN CITY YACHT CLUB
RAINIER GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
SAND POINT COUNTRY CLUB INC
SEATTLE TENNIS CLUB
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 7.90 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 40.0% |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 5,979 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 40.95 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 3,088 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 238 |
| Homeless Services · Total count | 6 |
| Legal Aid · Total count | 8 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 15 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 8 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 95 |
| Senior Services · Total In Area | 95 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 387 |
| Youth Sports · Total In Area | 387 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Seattle