Selah, WA
Living in Selah
Bikeability11
Walkability2
Commute94
Public Transit1
Affordability68
Public Safety65
Airports68
Hospitals63
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools34
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.9kPopulation+957 (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate27%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$5.4k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
77%Lived Here Last Year-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector64%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military1%
Sales and office18%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$225kMedian Home Value+$46k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$912Median Monthly Rent+$339 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K23%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas37%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Selah
United States45
Washington38
Yakima Metro Area37
Yakima County37
Property Crime in Selah
United States48
Washington70
Yakima Metro Area69
Yakima County69
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 2 | 10 |
| Feb | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 44 | 1 | 6 |
| Apr | 51 | 1 | 14 |
| May | 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 1 | 4 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 3 |
| Dec | 30 | 2 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Selah
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding20
Tornado2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Selah, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Selah, WA
Selah Covenant Christian School
2 miles, N
Yakima Adventist Christian School
3 miles, SW
Montessori School of Yakima
3 miles, SW
St Joseph Marquette Catholic School
3 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Selah, WA
Heritage University
20 miles, S
Central Washington University
25 miles, N
Pacific Lutheran University
96 miles, W
University of Phoenix-Washington
98 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Selah, WA
Astria Regional Medical Center
3 miles, S
Virginia Mason Memorial
4 miles, S
Astria Toppenish Hospital
22 miles, SE
Kittitas Valley Community Hospital
24 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Selah, WA
Tri-Cities Airport
73 miles, E
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
100 miles, NW
Portland International Airport
123 miles, SW
Spokane International Airport
156 miles, NE