Yelm, WA
Living in Yelm
Bikeability40
Walkability2
Commute9
Public Transit13
Affordability45
Public Safety72
Airports97
Hospitals43
Colleges65
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools50
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9kPopulation+2.8k (2010–19)
28 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
85%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years30%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years9%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial8%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian2%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate24%
Some College51%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household85%
Householder living alone13%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$75kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
40 mi Average Commute
74%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K26%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector60%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military10%
Sales and office16%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$255kMedian Home Value+$31k (2010–19)
61%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$389 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 201319%
Built 2000 to 200936%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K28%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas45%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Yelm
United States45
Washington38
Olympia Metro Area32
Thurston County32
Property Crime in Yelm
United States48
Washington70
Olympia Metro Area58
Thurston County58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump45%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 10 | 21 |
| Feb | 42 | 7 | 1 |
| Mar | 46 | 7 | 15 |
| Apr | 49 | 5 | 11 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 11 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 9 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Yelm
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding25
Coastal Flooding9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Yelm, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Yelm, WA
The Phoenix Rising School
3 miles, S
Eagle View Christian School
4 miles, SE
Holy Family School
9 miles, NW
Olympia Waldorf School
9 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Yelm, WA
Saint Martin's University
11 miles, NW
Pacific Lutheran University
17 miles, NE
The Evergreen State College
18 miles, NW
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
23 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Yelm, WA
Providence St Peter Hospital
12 miles, NW
Madigan AMC (FT Lewis)
12 miles, N
St Clare Hospital
16 miles, NE
Capital Medical Center
16 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Yelm, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
38 miles, NE
Portland International Airport
94 miles, S
Bellingham International Airport
128 miles, N
Tri-Cities Airport
174 miles, E