Kennewick, WA
Living in Kennewick
Bikeability16
Walkability19
Commute76
Public Transit24
Affordability68
Public Safety72
Airports15
Hospitals75
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools33
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
81kPopulation+11k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino27%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate27%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty
23 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$216kMedian Home Value+$57k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$821Median Monthly Rent+$207 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity80%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas18%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Kennewick
United States45
Washington38
Kennewick Metro Area25
Benton County24
Property Crime in Kennewick
United States48
Washington70
Kennewick Metro Area46
Benton County49
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 39 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar | 47 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 53 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 33 | 1 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kennewick
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kennewick, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kennewick, WA
Bethlehem Lutheran School
1 miles, SE
St Joseph's Catholic School
2 miles, E
Tri-City Adventist School
3 miles, NE
Kingspoint Christian School
3 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Kennewick, WA
Walla Walla University
39 miles, E
Whitman College
41 miles, E
Heritage University
60 miles, W
Eastern Oregon University
80 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kennewick, WA
Trios Health
3 miles, E
Lourdes Medical Center
5 miles, NE
Kadlec Regional Medical Center
8 miles, NW
Lourdes Counseling Center
8 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Kennewick, WA
Tri-Cities Airport
5 miles, NE
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
104 miles, E
Spokane International Airport
125 miles, NE
Roberts Field
165 miles, SW