At a Glance
Median Income
$54,722
$16,666 per capita
Home Value
$172,200
Zillow: $273,457
Median Rent
$942/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
434/100K
1,779/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.2%
49.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
29.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.0%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
279 sunny days/yr
How Mabton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mabton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mabton a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mabton residents earn a median household income of $54,722 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,666. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,416 business establishments, including 479 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mabton is $172,200 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,457. Median rent is $942/month, with 27.5% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Mabton reports 434 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,779/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
2.2% of adults in Mabton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
49.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mabton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population2,481
Median Age23.4 yrs
Density2,954/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$54,722
Per Capita$16,666
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty29.1%
County GDP$16,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,362
Housing
A+
Home Value$172,200
Rent$942
Ownership53.6%
Zillow$273,457
Housing Units599
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent434/100K
Property1,779/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault390/100K
Burglary304/100K
Health
Obesity45.0%
Diabetes17.1%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death7,204/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days279/yr
Rain8.7 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation712 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.2%
High School+49.3%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Mabton was founded in 1892.
The median home in Mabton was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Tri-Cities (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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