Nile, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Yakima County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
247 Population 268/sq mi density
50°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Nile, WA

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
29% below
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
29.5%
719% above
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Nile Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
819%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nile a Good Place to Live?

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

Education

24.0% of adults in Nile hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nile has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population247
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density268/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$29,241
Unemployment29.5%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$13,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$342,169
Housing Units186
Rent Burden28.0%

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,201/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain9.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation2,012 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Broadband75.9%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Nile was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (77 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.6% 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.