Basin City, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Benton County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,527 Population 479/sq mi density
$72,024 Median Income $19,844 per capita
$1,235 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$72,024 median income, 16.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Basin City, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,024
4% below
$19,844 per capita
Median Rent
$1,235/mo
6% above
18.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
44.8% high school+
Unemployment
16.2%
350% above
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Basin City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Basin City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
96%
Rent
106%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
450%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Basin City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Basin City residents earn a median household income of $72,024 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,844. The unemployment rate stands at 16.2% (350% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,416 business establishments, including 479 restaurants.

Education

12.7% of adults in Basin City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 44.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Basin City has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population1,527
Median Age22.5 yrs
Density479/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born65.4%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$72,024
Per Capita$19,844
Unemployment16.2%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$16,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,362

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$1,235
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$571,841
Housing Units337
Rent Burden18.1%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,204/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain10.0 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation705 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+44.8%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute20 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Basin City was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Tri-Cities (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
65.4% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 479 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.