Kennewick, WA

Living in Kennewick

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 19
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Commute 76
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Public Transit 24
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Affordability 68
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Public Safety 72
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Airports 15
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Hospitals 75
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Colleges 58
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Schools 33
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Residents

81k Population +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

$60k Median 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

$216k Median Home Value +$57k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$821 Median 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

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Colleges

Colleges near Kennewick, WA

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Whitman College
41 miles, E
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Heritage University
60 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Kennewick, WA

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Trios Health
3 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Kennewick, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
5 miles, NE
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Roberts Field
165 miles, SW