Soap Lake, WA
Living in Soap Lake
Bikeability
59
Walkability
72
Commute
49
Public Transit
69
Affordability
100
Public Safety
71
Airports
35
Hospitals
76
Colleges
75
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
38
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.6k
Population
+368 (2010–19)
42 y
Median Age
-4 (2010–19)
9%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
45%
Family Households
+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino30%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate30%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household45%
Householder living alone47%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$33k
Median Household Income
+$4.9k (2010–19)
77%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
28 mi
Average Commute
63%
Lived Here Last Year
-22% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector84%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts5%
Sales and office43%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van80%
Public transportation8%
Walked6%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$110k
Median Home Value
+$17k (2010–19)
13%
Built 2000 or Later
$441
Median Monthly Rent
+$67 (2010–19)
45%
Owner-Occupied
+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached46%
Mobile home33%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195926%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity98%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Soap Lake
United States45
Washington38
Grant County28
Property Crime in Soap Lake
United States48
Washington70
Grant County70
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 35 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar | 44 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr | 51 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec | 28 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Soap Lake
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding15
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Soap Lake, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Soap Lake, WA
Covenant Christian School
19 miles, SE
Crestview Christian School & Brite Beginnings
19 miles, SE
Marlin Hutterite School
21 miles, E
Quincy Valley School
22 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Soap Lake, WA
Central Washington University
56 miles, SW
Heritage University
82 miles, SW
Eastern Washington University
89 miles, E
Gonzaga University
99 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Soap Lake, WA
Columbia Basin Hospital
6 miles, SW
Samaritan Hospital
21 miles, SE
Quincy Valley Medical Center
21 miles, SW
Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center
38 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Soap Lake, WA
Tri-Cities Airport
80 miles, S
Spokane International Airport
92 miles, E
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
132 miles, W
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
136 miles, SE