Moses Lake, Washington

Population 20,869

Moses Lake is located in Grant County, WA. The population is 20,869, making Moses Lake the largest city in Grant County.

There are 17 public schools in Moses Lake with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Moses Lake is moderate , and there are 33 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Moses Lake is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Moses Lake property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Moses Lake include Cascade Valley, Moses Lake North and Warden.

Moses Lake Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 16.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 67.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.3%

Crime Rate

50.09% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 376
  • Violent Crimes: 206
  • Robbery: 12
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

14.36% Higher than national avg.
  • 33 offenders in Moses Lake
  • 15.81 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

209 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 12
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 193

Unemployment

Very High 5.2%
  • Washington unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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17 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 17 K-12 public schools in Moses Lake, WA and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Moses Lake's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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120 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Moses Lake, WA issued 120 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 120 permits, 86 were issued for single family homes and 34 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Moses Lake, WA issued 110 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 110 permits, 78 were issued for single family homes and 32 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $597
  • 1 Bedroom: $701
  • 2 Bedrooms: $876
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,244
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,424

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Environmental Hazards

209 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (146/156)
    Moses Lake, WA has 93.59% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Moses Lake, WA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.19 Average
    Moses Lake, WA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 28.17°
  • February 35.87°
  • March 42.65°
  • April 49.8°
  • May 59.02°
  • June 65.11°
  • July 74.1°
  • August 72.03°
  • September 63.63°
  • October 49.38°
  • November 37.04°
  • December 27.4°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Moses Lake, WA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Moses Lake, WA: $47,005

Unemployment

Unemployment in Moses Lake is 5.2%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 45.98%
White Collar - 54.02%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Dan Newhouse

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

24 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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