Yelm, WA 98597

Population 20,957

98597 is zip code located in Yelm, Washington. The population is 20,957, making 98597 the largest zipcode in Yelm and the 6th largest in Thurston County.

There are 9 public schools in 98597 with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Yelm is low , and there are 12 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 98597. Unemployment in 98597 is moderate.

Yelm Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good

Crime Rate

43% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

57.71% Lower than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

35 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 4.4%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

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Summary
There are 9 K-12 public schools in 98597, WA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates 98597's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
1 Private School

Eagle View Christian School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

  • We're sorry! No colleges & universities found for 98597 in our database.

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Crime view details

12 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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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    10%
  • Rented
    27.2%
  • Owned
    62.8%

61 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Yelm, WA issued 61 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 61 permits, 45 were issued for single family homes and 16 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Yelm, WA issued 210 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 210 permits, 120 were issued for single family homes and 90 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,130
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,170
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,390
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,970
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,380

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Environmental Hazards

35 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (111/121)
    Yelm, WA has 91.74% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Yelm, WA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.19 Average
    Yelm, WA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 38.77°
  • February 40.42°
  • March 42.72°
  • April 46.58°
  • May 53.11°
  • June 58.13°
  • July 63.43°
  • August 63.7°
  • September 59.1°
  • October 48.94°
  • November 43.08°
  • December 39.82°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Yelm, WA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 98597: $54,503

Unemployment

Unemployment in Yelm is 4.4%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.39%
White Collar - 53.61%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Denny Heck

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

2 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

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1 Library view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • We're sorry! No retirement homes found for 98597 in our database.