Yakima County, WA
Living in Yakima County
Bikeability17
Walkability23
Commute86
Public Transit14
Affordability76
Public Safety64
Airports69
Hospitals61
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools6
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
250kPopulation+13k (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
72%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian43%
Hispanic or Latino49%
Multiracial2%
Native American3%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school26%
High school graduate28%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$8.8k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance21%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$176kMedian Home Value+$26k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$665Median Monthly Rent+$130 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas25%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Yakima County
United States45
Washington38
Property Crime in Yakima County
United States48
Washington70
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 2 | 5 |
| Feb | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar | 45 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr | 51 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 30 | 2 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Yakima County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding21
Tornado2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Yakima County, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Yakima County, WA
Harrah Community Christian School
10 miles, E
Oakridge Ranch - Montessori Farm School
10 miles, N
Christ the Teacher Catholic School
12 miles, NE
La Salle High School
13 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Yakima County, WA
Heritage University
17 miles, E
Central Washington University
39 miles, N
Pacific Lutheran University
93 miles, NW
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
97 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Yakima County, WA
Virginia Mason Memorial
13 miles, NE
Astria Regional Medical Center
14 miles, NE
Astria Toppenish Hospital
21 miles, E
Astria Sunnyside Hospital
36 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Yakima County, WA
Tri-Cities Airport
78 miles, E
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
101 miles, NW
Portland International Airport
107 miles, SW
Roberts Field
153 miles, S