Wapato, WA
Living in Wapato
Bikeability4
Walkability7
Commute85
Public Transit8
Affordability96
Public Safety64
Airports61
Hospitals62
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5kPopulation+173 (2010–19)
26 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
4%College-Educated
87%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years30%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian6%
Hispanic or Latino79%
Multiracial1%
Native American13%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school49%
High school graduate32%
Some College15%
Bachelor's degree2%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household87%
Householder living alone10%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
71%Above Poverty+16% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance30%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts12%
Sales and office16%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$112kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$548Median Monthly Rent+$79 (2010–19)
47%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity72%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas22%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wapato
United States45
Washington38
Yakima Metro Area37
Yakima County37
Property Crime in Wapato
United States48
Washington70
Yakima Metro Area69
Yakima County69
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump39%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 1 | 3 |
| Feb | 37 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 30 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wapato
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding18
Tornado2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wapato, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wapato, WA
Harrah Community Christian School
7 miles, SW
Christian Worship Center Academy
7 miles, E
La Salle High School
8 miles, NW
Grace Lutheran School
11 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Wapato, WA
Heritage University
5 miles, S
Central Washington University
39 miles, N
Walla Walla University
101 miles, E
Whitman College
103 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wapato, WA
Astria Toppenish Hospital
7 miles, SE
Astria Regional Medical Center
12 miles, NW
Virginia Mason Memorial
12 miles, NW
Astria Sunnyside Hospital
21 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Wapato, WA
Tri-Cities Airport
63 miles, E
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
113 miles, NW
Portland International Airport
120 miles, SW
Roberts Field
155 miles, S