Yelm, WA

Living in Yelm

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Bikeability 40
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Walkability 2
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Commute 9
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Public Transit 13
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Affordability 45
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Public Safety 72
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Airports 97
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Hospitals 43
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Colleges 65
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Schools 50
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Residents

9k Population +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

$75k Median 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

$255k Median Home Value +$31k (2010–19)
61% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median 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

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Holy Family School
9 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Yelm, WA

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Yelm, WA

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St Clare Hospital
16 miles, NE
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Capital Medical Center
16 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Yelm, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
174 miles, E