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Kahlotus, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Franklin County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
171 Population 450/sq mi density
$91,042 Median Income $36,108 per capita
$164,300 Home Value $324,336 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
157 Violent Crime/100K 679 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$91,042 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
157 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Kahlotus, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,042
21% above
$36,108 per capita
Home Value
$164,300
42% below
Zillow: $324,336
Violent Crime
157/100K
59% below
679/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
74% below
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
273 sunny days/yr

How Kahlotus Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
121%
Home Value
58%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
41%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kahlotus a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kahlotus residents earn a median household income of $91,042 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,108. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,379 business establishments, including 172 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kahlotus is $164,300 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $324,336. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Kahlotus reports 157 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 679/100K.

Education

8.9% of adults in Kahlotus hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kahlotus has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population171
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density450/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$91,042
Per Capita$36,108
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$5,777M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,101

Housing

A+
Home Value$164,300
Rent
Ownership88.1%
Zillow$324,336
Housing Units56
Rent Burden28.7%

Crime

F
Violent157/100K
Property679/100K

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death6,307/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain10.8 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation905 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute34 min
Broadband59.0%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Kahlotus was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Tri-Cities (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 172 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.