Sign In Register

Mattawa, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Benton County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
3,553 Population 3,553/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $14,909 per capita
$1,089 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 279 sunny days/yr
89 Violent Crime/100K 669 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 9.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
0.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Mattawa, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,250
45% below
$14,909 per capita
Median Rent
$1,089/mo
6% below
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
89/100K
77% below
669/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.7%
98% below
28.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
158% above
23.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.6%
45% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
279 sunny days/yr

How Mattawa Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Rent
94%
Poverty
185%
Bachelor's
2%
Unemployment
258%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mattawa a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

Mattawa residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,909. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,416 business establishments, including 479 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Mattawa reports 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 669/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

0.7% of adults in Mattawa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (98% below the national average). 28.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mattawa has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population3,553
Median Age22.5 yrs
Density3,553/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.8%

Economy

D
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$14,909
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty23.0%
County GDP$16,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,362

Housing

B
Home Value
Rent$1,089
Ownership28.2%
Zillow$431,307
Housing Units963
Rent Burden31.7%

Crime

F
Violent89/100K
Property669/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault67/100K
Burglary45/100K

Health

Obesity46.6%
Diabetes18.6%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death7,204/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days279/yr
Rain7.5 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation756 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+0.7%
High School+28.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Mattawa was founded in 1909.
The median home in Mattawa was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.8% 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.