George, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,136 332.4M (US)
Median Age
27.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
86.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
1.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,781 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$167,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$507 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$725 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
17.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Grant County
3
Moses Lake Urban Area
3
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Grant County
7
Moses Lake Urban Area
7
Washington
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (65%) Conservative

Climate

Cold semi-arid climate. Dry grassland climate with cold winters and moderate seasonal temperature swings. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 30
Feb 1 2 34
Mar 1 1 42
Apr 1 0 48
May 1 0 56
Jun 1 0 63
Jul 0 0 70
Aug 0 0 70
Sep 0 0 61
Oct 1 0 49
Nov 2 2 37
Dec 2 7 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

George Elementary
<1 miles, S · 1.4star
Monument Elementary
10 miles, N · 1.4star
Pioneer Elementary
10 miles, NE · 1.9star
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Colleges

Big Bend Community College
26 miles, E · 1.9star
Central Washington University
32 miles, W · 2.8star
Wenatchee Valley College
33 miles, N · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Samaritan Hospital
28 miles, E · 4.1star
Central Washington Hospital
31 miles, N · 4.1star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
67 miles, S · 1star
Spokane International Airport
115 miles, E · 1.9star
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