Yakima, Washington

Population 93,123

Yakima is located in Yakima County, WA. The population is 93,123, making Yakima the largest city in Yakima County.

There are 48 public schools in Yakima with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Yakima is moderate , and there are 113 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Yakima is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Yakima property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Yakima include Ahtanum, Union Gap and Selah.

Yakima Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 23.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 57.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.2%

Crime Rate

25.44% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 444
  • Violent Crimes: 446
  • Robbery: 97
  • Burglary: 466
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

10.40% Lower than national avg.
  • 113 offenders in Yakima
  • 12.13 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

546 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 11
  • Superfunds: 39
  • Tanks & Spills: 496

Unemployment

High 5.7%
  • Washington unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

48 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 48 K-12 public schools in Yakima, WA and 9 private schools. Homefacts rates Yakima's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
9 Private Schools

Christ The Teacher Catholic School

Dba: West Chestnut Academy

Grace Lutheran School

Montessori School Of Yakima

Oakridge Montessori School

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5 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

113 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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3 Former Drug Labs view all

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137 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Yakima, WA issued 137 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 137 permits, 122 were issued for single family homes and 15 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Yakima, WA issued 119 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 119 permits, 73 were issued for single family homes and 46 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $804
  • 1 Bedroom: $834
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,097
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,559
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,680

Zip Codes

98901 98902 98903 98904 98907 98908 98909 98942

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Environmental Hazards

546 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (142/152)
    Yakima, WA has 93.42% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Yakima, WA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.19 Average
    Yakima, WA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 31.13°
  • February 37.83°
  • March 42.07°
  • April 48.23°
  • May 60.18°
  • June 64.17°
  • July 72.63°
  • August 70.1°
  • September 62.42°
  • October 49.08°
  • November 38.15°
  • December 28.18°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Yakima, WA

Earthquakes
Yakima, WA has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Yakima, WA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Yakima, WA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Yakima, WA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Yakima, WA: $41,454

Unemployment

Unemployment in Yakima is 5.7%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 51.35%
White Collar - 48.65%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jay Inslee
  • Sen. Maria Cantwell
  • Sen. Patty Murray

City Representatives

  • Dan Newhouse

Neighborhood Info

4 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

11 Cemeteries view all

73 FCC Towers view all

12 Fire Stations view all

2 Hospitals view all

4 Libraries view all

3 Police Stations view all

6 Retirement Homes view all

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