Buena, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Yakima County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
674 Population 775/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Buena, WA

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
38.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Buena Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
312%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Buena a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

10.1% of adults in Buena hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Buena has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population674
Median Age15.9 yrs
Density775/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born9.1%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$17,542
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty38.7%
County GDP$13,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership50.3%
Zillow$268,575
Housing Units123
Rent Burden28.0%

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,201/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain7.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation791 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute20 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Buena was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Tri-Cities (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 526 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.