Parker, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Yakima County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
90 Population 750/sq mi density
$31,094 Median Income $12,250 per capita
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$31,094 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Parker, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,094
59% below
$12,250 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
80.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
31% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Parker Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
41%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Parker a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Parker residents earn a median household income of $31,094 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,250. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,385 business establishments, including 526 restaurants.

Education

0.0% of adults in Parker hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 80.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Parker has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population90
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density750/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born51.1%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$31,094
Per Capita$12,250
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$250,297
Housing Units30
Rent Burden28.0%

Health

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,201/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain8.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation929 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+80.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Broadband62.1%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Parker was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Tri-Cities (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
51.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 526 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.