At a Glance
Median Income
$70,321
$27,192 per capita
Home Value
$240,000
Zillow: $318,194
Median Rent
$993/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
206/100K
4,774/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
279 sunny days/yr
How Ephrata Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ephrata's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ephrata a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ephrata residents earn a median household income of $70,321 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,192. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,694 business establishments, including 233 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ephrata is $240,000 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $318,194. Median rent is $993/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Ephrata reports 206 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,774/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.5% of adults in Ephrata hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ephrata has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population8,493
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density810/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,321
Per Capita$27,192
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$8,583M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,222
Housing
A+
Home Value$240,000
Rent$993
Ownership64.9%
Zillow$318,194
Housing Units3,299
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
F
Violent206/100K
Property4,774/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault145/100K
Burglary1,272/100K
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,460/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days279/yr
Rain7.6 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation1,315 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 30%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Ephrata was founded in 1886.
The median home in Ephrata was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 233 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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