Wapato, Washington

Population 4,986

Wapato is located in Yakima County, WA. The population is 4,986, making Wapato the 8th largest city in Yakima County.

There are 6 public schools in Wapato with an average Homefacts rating of D. The total crime rate for Wapato is high , and there are 3 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Wapato is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Wapato property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Wapato include Donald, Parker and Buena.

Wapato Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 55.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 41.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 3.7%

Crime Rate

62.88% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 1
  • Violent Crimes: 608
  • Robbery: 146
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 6
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

55.57% Lower than national avg.
  • 3 offenders in Wapato
  • 6.02 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

11 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 6

Unemployment

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

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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6 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Wapato, WA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Wapato's schools as Below Average, with an overall D rating.

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

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Wapato, WA

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Wapato, WA issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Wapato, WA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $690
  • 1 Bedroom: $720
  • 2 Bedrooms: $940
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,340
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,440

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Environmental Hazards

11 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (142/152)
    Wapato, WA has 93.42% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Wapato, WA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.19 Average
    Wapato, 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 Wapato, WA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Wapato, WA: $34,183

Unemployment

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

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 74.04%
White Collar - 25.96%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Dan Newhouse

Neighborhood Info

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  • No Cemeteries found in Wapato, WA

4 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Wapato, WA

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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