Kennewick School District, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
100,250 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,550 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$362,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$595 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,082 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Benton County
3
Kennewick-Richland Metro 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

Benton County
5
Kennewick-Richland Metro Area
4
Washington
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (64%) 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 1 34
Feb 1 1 38
Mar 1 0 46
Apr 1 0 52
May 1 0 60
Jun 1 0 67
Jul 0 0 73
Aug 0 0 73
Sep 0 0 64
Oct 1 0 52
Nov 1 0 41
Dec 1 2 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Sage Crest Elementary
7 miles, NE · 4.1star
Southridge High School
8 miles, NE · 3.2star
Phoenix High School
8 miles, NE · 3.2star
Cottonwood Elementary
8 miles, N · 4.6star
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Colleges

Columbia Basin College
14 miles, NE · 1.9star
Blue Mountain Community College
35 miles, S · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Trios Health
11 miles, NE · 3.2star
Lourdes Medical Center
13 miles, NE · 4.1star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
14 miles, NE · 1star
Spokane International Airport
134 miles, NE · 1.9star
Roberts Field
156 miles, SW · 1.4star
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