Tampico, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Yakima County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
514 Population 124/sq mi density
$102,404 Median Income $23,201 per capita
$377,300 Home Value $296,999 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$102,404 median income, 18.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$377,300 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Tampico, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$102,404
36% above
$23,201 per capita
Home Value
$377,300
34% above
Zillow: $296,999
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
79% below
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
18.9%
425% above
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Tampico Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
136%
Home Value
134%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
525%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tampico a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tampico residents earn a median household income of $102,404 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,201. The unemployment rate stands at 18.9% (425% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,385 business establishments, including 526 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tampico is $377,300 , 34% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,999. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Education

7.1% of adults in Tampico hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tampico 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

Population514
Median Age26.5 yrs
Density124/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born11.7%
Veterans1.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$102,404
Per Capita$23,201
Unemployment18.9%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$13,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002

Housing

A+
Home Value$377,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$296,999
Housing Units140
Rent Burden28.0%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,201/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain8.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation2,139 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute36 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Tampico was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
11.7% 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.