Kittitas County, WA
Living in Kittitas County
Bikeability53
Walkability85
Commute77
Public Transit50
Affordability55
Public Safety87
Airports73
Hospitals69
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools51
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
46kPopulation+6k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated
54%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate25%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone15%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
73%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector62%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked10%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$287kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
$879Median Monthly Rent+$213 (2010–19)
46%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity55%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas12%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas22%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Kittitas County
United States45
Washington38
Property Crime in Kittitas County
United States48
Washington70
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 33 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar | 40 | 2 | 1 |
| Apr | 46 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 53 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 36 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kittitas County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding27
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kittitas County, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kittitas County, WA
Ellensburg Christian School
11 miles, SE
Mayflower Christian School
17 miles, NW
Hope Academy
25 miles, SW
Childrens Gate Montessori School
26 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Kittitas County, WA
Central Washington University
11 miles, SE
Heritage University
53 miles, S
University of Phoenix-Washington
77 miles, W
DigiPen Institute of Technology
79 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kittitas County, WA
Kittitas Valley Community Hospital
12 miles, SE
Central Washington Hospital
26 miles, NE
Cascade Medical Center
32 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Kittitas County, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
80 miles, W
Tri-Cities Airport
95 miles, SE
Portland International Airport
140 miles, SW
Bellingham International Airport
144 miles, NW