Wapato, WA

Living in Wapato

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 7
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Commute 85
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 64
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Airports 61
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 58
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Schools 3
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Residents

5k Population +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

$41k Median 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

$112k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$548 Median 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

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Wapato, WA

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La Salle High School
8 miles, NW
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Grace Lutheran School
11 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Wapato, WA

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Heritage University
5 miles, S
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Walla Walla University
101 miles, E
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Whitman College
103 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Wapato, WA

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Airports

Airports near Wapato, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
63 miles, E
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Roberts Field
155 miles, S