Lake Tapps, WA
Living in Lake Tapps
Bikeability38
Walkability32
Commute10
Public Transit49
Affordability14
Public Safety70
Airports95
Hospitals55
Colleges74
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools91
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation+1.6k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
35%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
81%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate26%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household81%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$117kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty
40 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K3%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K or more18%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Sales and office18%
Service12%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$431kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$112 (2010–19)
85%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached94%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K27%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K22%
$750K to $999K8%
$1M to $1.49M6%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas58%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lake Tapps
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
Pierce County55
Property Crime in Lake Tapps
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
Pierce County77
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 7 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 46 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 8 | 1 |
| Dec | 40 | 6 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lake Tapps
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding27
Coastal Flooding5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lake Tapps, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lake Tapps, WA
Lake Tapps Montessori
1 miles, SW
Auburn Adventist Academy
3 miles, N
Buena Vista Sda School
4 miles, N
Cascade Christian School McAlder Elementary
5 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Lake Tapps, WA
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
13 miles, W
Northwest College of Art & Design
13 miles, W
Pacific Lutheran University
14 miles, SW
University of Puget Sound
15 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lake Tapps, WA
Multicare Auburn Medical Center
6 miles, NW
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital
7 miles, SW
St Francis Community Hospital
8 miles, NW
St Elizabeth Hospital
9 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Lake Tapps, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
17 miles, NW
Bellingham International Airport
109 miles, N
Portland International Airport
115 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
159 miles, SE