Tumwater, WA

Washington · Thurston County · Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater Metro

Tumwater is a small city in Washington with a population of 26,519. Residents earn $93,635 per year, which is 25% above the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

26,519 Population 1,495/sq mi density

$93,635 Median Income $48,005 per capita

$438,000 Home Value $521,198 Zillow

$1,654 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent

51°F Avg Temperature 237 sunny days/yr

302 Violent Crime/100K 2,681 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.6 / 5.0

$93,635 median income, 3.3% unemployment

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$438,000 home value, $1,654/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

302 violent crimes/100K (21% below avg)

Education

4.3 / 5.0

41.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $93,635

25% higher than US avg

Home Value $438,000

55% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 302/100K

21% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 41.6%

23% higher than US avg

Median Rent $1,654

42% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 31.0%

3% lower than US avg

Unemployment 3.3%

8% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 6.2%

50% lower than US avg

How Tumwater Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population26,519

Median Age38.1 yrs

Density1,495/mi²

Male / Female47% / 53%

Largest GroupWhite 75%

Veterans10.1%

Economy

A+

Median Income$93,635

Per Capita$48,005

Unemployment3.3%

Poverty6.2%

County GDP$21,563M

Commute21 min

Housing

Home Value$438,000

Rent$1,654

Ownership61.1%

Zillow$521,198

Housing Units10,321

Rent Burden29.2%

Crime

Violent302/100K

Property2,681/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault170/100K

Burglary410/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%

Uninsured6.8%

Smoking10.2%

Depression28.9%

Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)

AQI28 (Good)

Rain50.6 in/yr

Sunny Days237/yr

Elevation190 ft (58 m)

Education

Bachelor's+41.6%

High School+95.9%

Graduate+14.3%

School Score6.14

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%

Commute21 min

Broadband93.7%

EV Stations9

Libraries7

Is Tumwater a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tumwater receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Tumwater offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tumwater is $93,635, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tumwater is $438,000, making it a premium housing market at 55% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,654 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Tumwater is below the national average at 302 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,681 per 100,000, 37% above the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 41.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Tumwater experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Tumwater has a population of 26,519 with a density of 1,495 people per square mile, spread across 6.9 square miles. The median age is 38.1 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.2% female and 46.8% male. The city is predominantly White (74.6%), with 3.8% Hispanic, 3.8% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 92% of residents, while 8% speak Spanish. 10.1% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 11.7% of residents have a disability. 95.5% have health insurance coverage.

Population

26,519

Total Population

1,495

People / sq mi

38.1yrs

Median Age

2% below US avg

6.9mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.8%

Female 53.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Tumwater vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 92.0%

17% above US avg

Spanish 8.0%

40% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Tumwater vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tumwater is $93,635, which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,005 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,385. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 8,476 business establishments, including 620 restaurants. The cost of living index is 107, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 23.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Tumwater vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$93,635
	25% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$48,005
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,385
IRS Avg AGI	$86,381
Gini Index	0.407 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.3%
	8% below US avg
Poverty Rate	6.2%
	50% below US avg
Establishments (County)	8,476
County GDP	$21,563M

Business (County)

Restaurants	620
Healthcare	986
Retail	761
Manufacturing	166

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$6,518
	86% above US avg
Cost of Living	107.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.49%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	20.8 min
Drive Alone	66.0%
Public Transit	1.0%
Work from Home	23.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Tumwater is $438,000, 55% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $521,198, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 98.8% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,654 (42% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,180 for a one-bedroom to $1,472 for a two-bedroom apartment. 61.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 10,321 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1993. The average annual property tax is $6,518 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 29.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$438,000
	55% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$521,198
Median List Price	$595,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$595,000
$/Sq Ft	$277
Homes Sold	29
Sale-to-List Ratio	98.8%
Price Drops	19.2%
Inventory	52

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,654
	42% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,893
Rent Burden	29.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,082
1 Bedroom	$1,180
2 Bedrooms	$1,472
3 Bedrooms	$2,003
4 Bedrooms	$2,351

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	61.1%
Owner-Occupied	61.1%
Renter-Occupied	38.9%
Housing Units	10,321
Median Year Built	1993

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$6,518
	86% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.49%

In Tumwater, 31.0% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.7% of residents, below the national average. 30.6% have high blood pressure. 10.2% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 15.9% report binge drinking. 16.0% are physically inactive, below the national average. 28.9% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.2% experience frequent mental distress. 6.8% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,146. The dentist ratio is 1:1,266. 75.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.2 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-23)

PM2.5

5.6

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

7.1

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

0.9

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

89.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

0.8

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

127.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Tumwater vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	31.0%
	3% below US avg
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart Disease	4.7%
High Blood Pressure	30.6%
Asthma	11.6%
COPD	4.7%
Cancer	7.6%
Stroke	2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	10.2%
	27% below US avg
Binge Drinking	15.9%
Physical Inactivity	16.0%
Depression	28.9%
Mental Distress	18.2%
Physical Distress	12.8%
Short Sleep	35.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	95.5%
Uninsured	6.8%
	21% below US avg
Primary Care	1:1,146
Dentists	1:1,266
Mental Health	1:176
Checkup Rate	67.0%
Dental Visits	66.8%
Premature Death	7,249/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.2/10
Exercise Access	75.7%
Healthcare Facilities	986

Tumwater has a violent crime rate of 302 per 100,000 residents, 21% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 169.7 per 100,000, robbery at 74.5, rape at 57.9. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,681 per 100,000, 37% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,999, burglary at 410, vehicle theft at 273 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 18 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Tumwater receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Tumwater vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	302.1/100K
	21% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	57.9/100K
Robbery	74.5/100K
Assault	169.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	2,681.3/100K
	37% above US avg
Burglary	409.7/100K
Theft	1,998.6/100K
Vehicle Theft	273.1/100K
Arson	4.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	18
Traffic Accidents	30
Avg Accident Severity	2.6 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	91

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Tumwater experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28 / among the cleanest air in the country. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	50.5°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	190 ft (58 m)
Area	6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²)
Population Density	1,495/sq mi
Coordinates	46.9895°N, 122.9173°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Thurston County County
Nearest Airport	Olympia Regional (OLM) 2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"

33% above US avg

Snowfall 3.9"

Wettest Month (Dec) 8.15"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median	28.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0364 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	94.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	19.5 / 100
Community Resilience	65.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively High
Coastal Flood	Relatively Low
Tsunami	Very Low
Volcano	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,327 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 10, 2025.

Feb 28, 2001	7 km SSE of Longbranch, Washington	M6.8	23 km
Jul 3, 1999	8 km N of Satsop, Washington	M5.8	43 km
May 3, 1996	8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington	M5.4	116 km
Jun 10, 2001	18 km N of Satsop, Washington	M5.0	49 km
Jan 29, 1995	3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington	M5.0	61 km
Jun 23, 1997	2 km NE of Enetai, Washington	M4.9	73 km
Apr 25, 2003	26 km W of Brinnon, Washington	M4.8	80 km
Jan 30, 2009	6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington	M4.7	92 km
Jul 12, 2019	2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington	M4.6	119 km
Jul 22, 2001	4 km WSW of DuPont, Washington	M4.3	21 km
Feb 14, 2011	31 km S of Morton, Washington	M4.3	95 km
Jun 18, 1994	11 km SE of Skykomish, Washington	M4.3	143 km
May 20, 1995	15 km NNE of Ashford, Washington	M4.1	75 km
Feb 23, 2017	11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington	M4.1	55 km
Aug 16, 2004	16 km ENE of Packwood, Washington	M4.0	115 km
Jun 15, 1994	1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington	M4.0	50 km
Jul 1, 2009	4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington	M4.0	136 km
Aug 8, 2023	9 km NNE of Snoqualmie, Washington	M3.9	110 km
Jun 27, 1997	3 km SW of Bainbridge Island, Washington	M3.9	73 km
Sep 10, 1994	2 km SE of Enumclaw, Washington	M3.9	75 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

31 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Dec 12, 1969	EF3	69 km	0
Dec 18, 2018	EF2	61 km	0
Nov 10, 1965	EF2	32 km	0
Oct 10, 2020	EF1	89 km	0
Oct 18, 2019	EF1	31 km	0
Jan 18, 2015	EF1	45 km	0
Oct 23, 2014	EF1	96 km	0
Sep 30, 2013	EF1	44 km	0
Sep 6, 2009	EF1	63 km	0
May 27, 2004	EF1	18 km	0
Jun 27, 2001	EF1	60 km	0
May 31, 1997	EF1	44 km	0
Mar 28, 1985	EF1	90 km	0
Jun 12, 1978	EF1	44 km	0
Dec 22, 1971	EF1	64 km	0
Sep 28, 1962	EF1	73 km	0
Oct 28, 2024	EF0	96 km	0
Apr 27, 2014	EF0	52 km	0
May 27, 2011	EF0	46 km	0
Oct 25, 2010	EF0	58 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 250.0 m (820 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1980	WASHINGTON	Explosion	250.0 m	61	104 km
1894	PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA	Meteorological	3.0 m	2	49 km
1891	WASHINGTON	Eruption + Earthquake	2.4 m	—	121 km
1949	PUGET SOUND, WA	Meteorological	2.4 m	—	45 km
1949	PUGET SOUND, WA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	8	30 km
1820	CAMANO ISLAND, WA	Meteorological	—	—	126 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rainier (89 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Rainier	Stratovolcano	4,392 m (14,409 ft)	1450	89 km
St. Helens	Stratovolcano	2,549 m (8,363 ft)	2008	104 km
West Crater	Volcanic field	1,329 m (4,360 ft)	-5750	139 km
Adams	Stratovolcano	3,742 m (12,277 ft)	950	140 km
Indian Heaven	Shield(s)	1,806 m (5,925 ft)	-6250	145 km
Glacier Peak	Stratovolcano	3,213 m (10,541 ft)	1700	184 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DELABARRE (4,176 ac, 2023).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2023	DELABARRE	4,176	96 km
2018	MAPLE	3,547	68 km
2016	HAYES TWO	2,679	97 km
2011	BIG HUMP	1,400	80 km
1985	BEAVER	1,107	70 km
2006	BEAR GULCH II	1,037	64 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	7.7 in
February	41°F (5°C)	6.1 in
March	45°F (7°C)	5.3 in
April	49°F (9°C)	3.7 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.3 in
June	59°F (15°C)	1.8 in
July	64°F (18°C)	0.8 in	Warmest, Driest
August	64°F (18°C)	1.1 in
September	59°F (15°C)	2.2 in
October	51°F (11°C)	4.3 in
November	44°F (6°C)	8.1 in
December	39°F (4°C)	8.2 in	Coldest, Wettest

Tumwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 39°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (0.8").

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Tumwater is located in Thurston County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23% above the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. 14.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 6.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 58.5% of the vote, a 20.4-point margin. 93.7% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 9 EV charging stations. There are 7 public libraries serving the community. 986 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 66% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.1%

D 58.5%

Winner: Democrat by 20.4 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	18
Traffic Accidents	30
Avg Accident Severity	2.6 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	41.6%
	23% above US avg
High School+	95.9%
Graduate Degree+	14.3%
School Test Score	6.14

A Education Grade (4.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	1,495/sq mi
Total Area	6.9 sq mi
County	Thurston County County

Services

Broadband Access	93.7%
Avg Download Speed	124.2 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	9.7 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	9
Alt Fuel Stations	9
Public Libraries	7
Healthcare Facilities	986
Restaurants	620
Retail Stores	761

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	20.8 min
Drive Alone	66.0%
Public Transit	1.0%
Work from Home	23.0%

Average costs for common services in Tumwater. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$268 ($161–$428)
Specialist Visit	$375 ($214–$589)
Urgent Care Visit	$214 ($107–$375)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,354 ($856–$5,350)
Dental Cleaning	$139 ($80–$214)
Dental Filling	$268 ($161–$428)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$48 ($27–$80)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$80 ($54–$128)
Brake Pad Replacement	$321 ($161–$535)
Tire Rotation	$43 ($21–$80)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$642 ($428–$1,070)
Battery Replacement	$214 ($107–$375)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$107 ($64–$161)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$96 ($54–$150)
HVAC Repair	$428 ($161–$856)
HVAC System Install	$7,490 ($4,280–$12,840)
Roof Repair	$1,070 ($428–$2,140)
Roof Replacement	$9,630 ($5,885–$16,050)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,605 ($535–$3,745)
Divorce (Contested)	$16,050 ($5,350–$32,100)
DUI Defense	$5,350 ($2,140–$10,700)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,605 ($856–$3,210)
Will Preparation	$535 ($214–$1,070)
Trust Preparation	$2,675 ($1,070–$5,350)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$27 ($16–$48)
Women's Haircut	$59 ($32–$107)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$161 ($80–$268)
Manicure	$27 ($16–$48)
Pedicure	$43 ($27–$70)
Massage (1 Hour)	$86 ($54–$139)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.39 ($3.21–$5.89)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.75 ($2.68–$5.35)
Loaf of Bread	$4.07 ($2.68–$5.89)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.82 ($3.21–$6.96)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.89 ($4.28–$8.03)
Rice (per lb)	$1.07 ($0.64–$1.93)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$150 ($86–$268)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$75 ($32–$161)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$75 ($43–$128)
Internet (Monthly)	$75 ($43–$107)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$70 ($32–$107)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$91 ($54–$161)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$214 ($80–$535)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,140 ($1,284–$3,745)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$75 ($32–$139)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$16 ($8.56–$27)
Car Registration (Annual)	$107 ($32–$268)
Driver's License Renewal	$32 ($16–$80)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,284 ($642–$2,675)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,070 ($535–$2,140)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$428 ($214–$749)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$54 ($27–$107)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,070 ($428–$2,675)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$13,375 ($5,350–$32,100)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$64 ($32–$107)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$107 ($54–$214)
Dog Grooming	$64 ($32–$107)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$43 ($21–$80)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$321 ($161–$535)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$214 ($107–$428)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,547
Toddler	$1,078
Preschool	$1,078
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$1,066
Toddler	$889
Preschool	$889

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Thurston County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	16,427	925	$68,006	0.89
Retail Trade	12,101	724	$44,389	0.94
Accommodation & Food Services	9,606	614	$29,776	0.82
Professional & Technical Services	6,878	1,441	$106,177	0.77
Administrative & Waste Services	6,516	640	$56,057	0.86
Construction	6,184	1,044	$82,706	0.91
Other Services	4,158	732	$64,706	1.07
Wholesale Trade	4,098	428	$97,864	0.81
Transportation & Warehousing	3,556	167	$59,666	0.65
Manufacturing	3,217	188	$68,908	0.30
Finance & Insurance	2,819	404	$105,763	0.54
Educational Services	2,512	142	$37,284	0.94
Information & Technology	1,640	264	$129,648	0.68
Arts & Entertainment	1,520	116	$26,945	0.70
Management of Companies	1,150	16	$112,611	0.53
Real Estate	1,136	266	$57,508	0.57
Utilities	217	9	$140,462	0.44

Schools in Tumwater

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Tumwater High School	High	1,111	49	22.7:1
Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight	Elementary	862	35	24.6:1
A G West Black Hills High School	High	833	34	24.5:1
George Bush Middle School	Middle	747	38	19.7:1
Tumwater Middle School	Middle	616	33	18.7:1
Peter G Schmidt Elementary	Elementary	578	37	15.6:1
Michael T Simmons Elementary	Elementary	479	32	15.0:1
Tumwater Hill Elementary	Elementary	370	22	16.8:1
Tumwater Virtual Academy	Other	124	6	20.7:1
Thurs Co Juv Det/Tumwater West E	High	10	0	—

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Radio Stations near Tumwater

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
106.1 KISS FM Seattle	pop, top 40	AAC
Bob's Ska Radio	punk, reggae	AAC+ 128 kbps
Jazz24	—	AAC 256 kbps
KNKX	blues, jazz	MP3 128 kbps
KBRD Radio AM 680	adult standards	MP3 56 kbps
KTQA-LP	95.3 fm, community radio	OGG

Campgrounds Near Tumwater

2 campgrounds found near Tumwater.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Brown Creek Campground	—	20	$14
Lebar Horse Camp	—	13	$14

National Parks Near Tumwater

61 national parks and monuments found near Tumwater.

Park	Type	Fee
Auburn State Park Property	State Park	Free
Belfair	State Park	Free
Blake Island	State Park	Free
Cutts Island	State Park	Free
Dash Point	State Park	Free
Dosewallips	State Park	Free
Double Bluff State Park	State Park	Free
Eagle Island	State Park	Free
Flaming Geyser	State Park	Free
GRG - Black Diamond	State Park	Free
GRG - Jellum	State Park	Free
H J Carroll Site	State Park	Free
Haley property	State Park	Free
Harstine Island	State Park	Free
Hope Island	State Park	Free
Ike Kinswa	State Park	Free
Illahee	State Park	Free
Issaquah To High Point Trail Site	State Park	Free
Jackson House	State Park	Free
Jarrell Cove	State Park	Free
Joemma Beach	State Park	Free
Kitsap Memorial	State Park	Free
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Kopachuck	State Park	Free
Lake Isabella	State Park	Free
Lake Sammamish	State Park	Free
Lake Sylvia	State Park	Free
Lewis & Clark	State Park	Free
Lower Green River	State Park	Free
Manchester	State Park	Free
Matilda N. Jackson	State Park	Free
McMicken Island	State Park	Free
Millersylvania Memorial	State Park	Free
Monticello Convention Site	State Park	Free
Nisqually	State Park	Free
Nolte	State Park	Free
Olympic National Park	National Park	$30
Penrose Point	State Park	Free
Pleasant Harbor	State Park	Free
Point Hannon	State Park	Free
Possession Point	State Park	Free
Potlatch	State Park	Free
Rainbow Falls	State Park	Free
Right Smart Cove	State Park	Free
Saint Edward	State Park	Free
Saltwater	State Park	Free
Scenic Beach	State Park	Free
Schafer	State Park	Free
Seaquest	State Park	Free
Squak Mountain	State Park	Free
Squaxin Island	State Park	Free
Stretch Point	State Park	Free
Tilton River	State Park	Free
Tolmie	State Park	Free
Triton Cove	State Park	Free
Twanoh	State Park	Free
Useless Bay State Park Property	State Park	Free
WA State Parks Headquarters	State Park	Free
Willie Keil's Grave	State Park	Free
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area	Affiliated Area	Free
Wolfe Property	State Park	Free

Trails Near Tumwater

12 trails found near Tumwater.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
LOWER SO. FK. SKOKOMISH	7.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
DRY CREEK	7.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
DRY CREEK EXTENSION	4.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BROWN CREEK	0.8	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOWER SF SKOKOMISH CAMPCOMFORT	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LOWER SF SKOKOMISH -LEBAR CRK	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LOWER SF SKOKOMISH 120 ACCESS	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HIGH STEEL BRIDGE	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOWER SO. FK. SKOKOMISH	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LOWER SO. FK. SKOKOMISH	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LOWER SO. FK. SKOKOMISH	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LOWER SO. FK. SKOKOMISH	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes

Museums in Tumwater

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
HANDS ON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		3609560818	$2,811,594
OLYMPIC FLIGHT MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		3607053925	$197,539
MASON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	427 W RAILROAD AVENUE	3604261020	$150,000
GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4803450444	$120,499
AUDUBON NATURE CENTER AT NISQUALLY REACH	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		3604590387	$102,219
ANDERSON ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2538842135	$62,453
BIGELOW HOUSE MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3607531215	$43,895
BIGELOW HOUSE PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3607531215	$43,895
RAINIER HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	207 CENTRE ST	3604461040	$19,868
CROSBY HOUSE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3607544161
EVERGREEN GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		3608675125
HENDERSON HOUSE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3607544217
HISTORICAL CAR CLUB ASSOCIATION OF OLYMPIA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
LACEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	829 LACEY STREET SE	3604380209
MINNAERT CENTER GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		3605965527
RICHARDS REPTILE REFUGE	GENERAL MUSEUM		3607869402
SOUTH SOUND MARITIME HERITAGE ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	405 COLUMBIA ST NW	3605560498
SOUTH THURSTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	399 W PARK AVE
SQUAXIN ISLAND TRIBE	GENERAL MUSEUM		3604269781
TENINO DEPOT MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3602644321
TUMWATER HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3609436951
WASHINGTON STATE CAPITAL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3607532580

Libraries in Tumwater

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
TIMBERLAND REGIONAL LIBRARY	415 TUMWATER BLVD. SW	0.0	2,492,190

Farmers Markets in Tumwater

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Lacey Farmers Market	Woodland Loop Square				Visit
Olympia Farmers' Market	700 Capitol Way N	04/04/2019 to 10/27/2019	Thu: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM;Fri: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM;Sat: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM;Sun: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Rochester/Grand Mound Farmers' Market	9937 Hwy 12 SW				Visit
Shelton Farmers Market	3rd Street and Franklin Street	05/04/2013 to 09/28/2013	Sat: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Tenino Farmers Market	213 Sussex Ave W	05/04/2019 to 09/28/2019	Sat: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM;		Visit
Tumwater Town Center Farmers Market	Israel Rd & Capitol Blvd	05/04/2016 to 09/28/2016	Wed: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
West Olympia Farmers' Market	1919 Harrison Avenue NW	05/10/2016 to 10/15/2016	Tue: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;Sat: 11:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit

Hotels in Tumwater

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Tumwater Inn

Comfort Inn

La Quinta Inn & Suites - Tumwater / Olympia

Spark by Hilton Tumwater

Restaurants in Tumwater

18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Best Buffet

Brewery City Pizza

Briggs Taphouse

Coffee Pub NW

Denny's

El Sarape 4

Flaming Pigs BBQ

Georgio's Subs

Happy Teriyaki 5

Inferno's Brick Oven Pizza

Koibito Sushi Teriyaki

Meconi's Italian Subs

Niko Teriyaki

Pho 111

Plaza Jalisco

Ramirez Tortilla Factory

Red Wagon

The Brick on Trosper

Cafes in Tumwater

19 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A Hill of Beans Espresso

Avenue Espresso

Biscuit House

Briggs & Maple

Dutch Bros. Coffee

Emerald City Smoothie

Fresh Taste Café

Lemongrass Cafe

Royal Bean Coffee

S & J's Caffè Express

Starbucks

Stews Brews

Sweet Magnolia Coffee Co

The Brim

Two Sisters Coffee Company

Clinics in Tumwater

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

C.H.I.R.O. Health Center

DaVita Dialysis

Dentists in Tumwater

5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Choi Family Dental

Stephen Russel, DDS

Tranquility Dental

Tyee Dental - Family Dentistry

US #6981755071

Veterinaries in Tumwater

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chambers Prairie Animal Hospital

Deschutes Animal Clinic

Gas Stations in Tumwater

20 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Airport Express

Airport Fuel Farm

Arco

Chevron

Costco Gasoline

Flying J

Fred Meyer

Jorgensen Air Service

Pacific Pride

Pilot

Shell

USA Gasoline

Banks in Tumwater

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

evergreenDIRECT Credit Union

Heritage Bank

KeyBank

O Bee Credit Union

Timberland Bank

TwinStar Credit Union

Washington State Employees Credit Union

WSECU

Gyms in Tumwater

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Briggs YMCA

Vision Fitness

Golf Courses in Tumwater

5 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Airport Golf

Delphi Golf Course

Indian Summer Golf Course

Scott Lake Golf Course

Tumwater Valley Golf Course

Breweries in Tumwater

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Britt Rules Amanda and Kayla Suck (:	Washington">brewery, Washington">home (private)	2890 Crosby Blvd S W
Omalley's At Westside Lanes	Restaurants, Bars, Amusement Parks & Places, Bowling, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Gambling Casinos	2200 Garfield Ave N W	3609438807	Visit
S&m Brewing	Brewery	2626 Country Club Rd N W
Three Magnets Brewing Co.	Brewery	600 Franklin St S E	3609722481	Visit

Pharmacies in Tumwater

5 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
ALBERTSONS-SAVON - 407	705 TROSPER ROAD SOUTHWEST	360-705-3679
COSTCO	5500 LITTLEROCK ROAD SOUTHWEST	360-357-7290
FRED MEYER	555 TROSPER ROAD SOUTHWEST	360-753-7933
MARTINS SOUTHGATE PHARMACY	5201 CAPITOL BOULEVARD SOUTH	360-943-4043
SAFEWAY	500 CLEVELAND AVENUE SOUTHEAST	360-943-7600

EV Charging Stations in Tumwater

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Pilot Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger	2430 93rd Avenue Southwest	Tesla		8	TESLA	public
Tumwater - Shell Station & Deli Mart	6131 Capital Blvd SW	EVCS	1	1	CHADEMO J1772	public
Safeway 500 Cleveland	500 Cleveland	Volta	2		J1772	public
Thurston County Juvenile Court	1520 Irving St SW	Blink Network	2		J1772	public
Tumwater City Hall	555 Israel Road SW	Blink Network	3		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Tumwater

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
4108 180TH SE (11543)	LTOWER	65
4108 180TH SE (11543)	LTOWER	65
4108 180TH STREET SE (11543)	LTOWER	65
4108 180TH STREET SE (11543)	LTOWER	65
3516 Blumauer Road (70840)	LTOWER	61
3516 Blumauer Road (70840)	LTOWER	61
3707 MARVIN ROAD NORTHEAST (82757)	MTOWER	58
3707 MARVIN ROAD NORTHEAST (82757)	MTOWER	58
3700 20th Avenue NW (70821)	LTOWER	58
3700 20th Avenue NW (70821)	LTOWER	58
LOT 6, SUNBRIDGE DRIVE (70827)	MTOWER	56
6136 Olympic Hwy SW (16018)	MTOWER	56
6136 Olympic Hwy SW (16018)	MTOWER	56
LOT 6, SUNBRIDGE DRIVE (70827)	MTOWER	56
(SR 507 site) 11538 Vail Cut Off Road SE	GTOWER	49
(SR 507 site) 11538 Vail Cut Off Road SE	GTOWER	49
2526 WILLA STREET NORTHEAST (70815)	MTOWER	38
2526 WILLA STREET NORTHEAST (70815)	MTOWER	38

Fire Stations in Tumwater

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Tumwater Fire Department	311 Israel RD SW	Mostly career			360-754-4170

Bridges in Tumwater

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Slab	Concrete	1955	53	104,017	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2010	220	66,693	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	1957	102	25,346	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	1958	102	25,346	G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete continuous	1991	242	21,420	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1958	290	20,937	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1958	290	20,937	F
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1936	943	14,881	F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Concrete continuous	1961	143	13,945	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1986	198	13,762	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1978	208	12,249	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1968	204	10,626	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	1958	186	9,758	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	1958	186	9,758	G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete continuous	1990	218	6,934	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2014	77	6,458	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1976	262	5,490	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1992	60	5,172	G
Culvert	Steel	2003	28	5,120	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1995	24	4,432	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2012	67	3,843	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete continuous	1981	295	3,843	G
Culvert	Concrete	2016	27	2,711	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1993	110	2,686	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1992	62	2,686	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1958	190	2,631	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1924	24	2,612	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1986	180	2,339	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1955	62	2,309	G
Slab	Concrete	1976	23	1,531	G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Concrete	1958	102	1,325	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1968	204	1,076	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2008	91	887	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2020	50	659	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1937	98	587	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2023	39	75	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2014	30	75	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2007	29	28	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2021	75	10	G

Correctional Facilities in Tumwater

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
THURSTON COUNTY CORRECTIONS FACILITY	3491 FERGUSON STREET SW	COUNTY	428	491	OPEN
THURSTON COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION	2801 32ND AVE SW	COUNTY	-999	-999	OPEN

Amtrak Stations in Tumwater

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Olympia-Lacey, WA	6600 Yelm Highway SE	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Tumwater

2 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
TRANS ALTA RAIL	913 BIG HANAFORD ROAD	LEWIS
TRANSALTA CENTRALIA MINE	1015 HANAFORD RD	LEWIS

Airports Near Tumwater

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport	SEA	Large Airport
Bremerton National Airport	PWT	Medium Airport
Gray Army Air Field	GRF	Medium Airport
King County International Airport - Boeing Field	BFI	Medium Airport
McChord Air Force Base	TCM	Medium Airport
Olympia Regional Airport	OLM	Medium Airport
Tacoma Narrows Airport	TIW	Medium Airport
Apex Airpark	—	Small Airport
Asplund Field	—	Small Airport
Auburn Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Banas Field	—	Small Airport
Bear Valley Skyranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Burnt Ridge Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Burnt Ridge Nursery Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Chehalis Centralia Airport	CLS	Small Airport
Cougar Flat Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Cougar Mountain Airfield	—	Small Airport
Cricket Field	—	Small Airport
Curtis Airport	—	Small Airport
D and B Airpark	—	Small Airport
Dwight Field	—	Small Airport
Ed Carlson Memorial Field South Lewis County Airport	TDO	Small Airport
Fantasy Field Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Flying B Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying Carpet Airport	—	Small Airport
Fort Lewis Road / Pacemaker Landing Zone Airport	—	Small Airport
Gower Field	—	Small Airport
Harris Airport	—	Small Airport
Hartley Airport	—	Small Airport
Hoskins Field	—	Small Airport
Howell Airport	—	Small Airport
Jensen Road Airport	—	Small Airport
Kapowsin Field	—	Small Airport
Kari Field	—	Small Airport
Kimbrel Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Leisureland Airpark	—	Small Airport
Lz Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
My Airport	—	Small Airport
Nelsons Nitch Airport	—	Small Airport
P-L Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Pierce County-Thun Field	—	Small Airport
Pilot's Pastures Airport	—	Small Airport
Port Orchard Airport	—	Small Airport
R & K Skyranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Renton Municipal Airport	RNT	Small Airport
Rocky Bay Airport	—	Small Airport
Sanderson Field	SHN	Small Airport
Shady Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
Skamokawa East Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Skyqueen Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Tumwater

6 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Campus Police
Department of Corrections
Olympia Police Department
Thurston County Sheriff	10140 US Highway 12
Washington State Patrol Headquarters
WSP - Washington State Patrol

Grocery Stores in Tumwater

31 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
7-Eleven 34981B	Convenience Store	6975 Capitol Blvd SW
Airport Market	Convenience Store	7706 Old Highway 99 SE
Airport Shell	Convenience Store	7219 Old Highway 99 SW
Black Lake Grocery	Convenience Store	4409 Black Lake Blvd SW
Briney Sea Delicaseas	Specialty Store	715 78th Ave Sw
Chevron 1105	Convenience Store	670 Trosper Rd SW
Costco Wholesale 0064	Super Store	5500 Littlerock Rd SW
Dollar Tree 7002	Other	5203 Capitol Blvd SW
FRED MEYER 00659	Super Store	555 Trosper Rd SW
Jj's Quick Stop	Convenience Store	4845 Black Lake Belmore Rd SW
Lattins Country Cider Mill & Farm Inc	Other	9402 Rich Rd SE
Little Big Farm	Farmers and Markets	8001 Prine Dr SW
OLYMPIA CAMPGROUND	Convenience Store	1441 83rd Ave SW
Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza WA167	Specialty Store	555 Trosper Rd Sw
Pilot Travel Center 151	Convenience Store	2430 93rd Ave SW
Restover Truck Stop 1169	Convenience Store	2725 93rd Ave SW
Rutledge Corn Maze Llc	Farmers and Markets	302 93rd Ave SE
S & S Petroleum 62512	Convenience Store	701 Trosper Rd SW
Safeway 1407	Supermarket	705 Trosper Rd SW
Scott Lake Grocery	Convenience Store	11315 Scott Creek Dr SW
Shop Fast	Convenience Store	2020 Black Lake Blvd SW
Southend Grocery	Convenience Store	6450 Capitol Blvd SE
Spud's Produce Market Inc.	Supermarket	804 79th Ave SE
Summit Lake Stop Inc 1	Convenience Store	120 Wilson Rd NW
The Johnson's Whistle Depot	Other	8245 Rich Rd SE
Tumwater Deli Mart	Convenience Store	6131 Capitol Blvd SW
Tumwater Town Center Farmers Market	Farmers and Markets	225 Dennis St SE
Villa Grove Chevron	Convenience Store	9200 Littlerock Rd SW
Walgreens 12453	Other	702 Trosper Rd SW
Walmart 3850	Super Store	5900 Littlerock Rd Sw
WESTERN MEATS	Specialty Store	4101 Capitol Blvd SW

Treatment Centers in Tumwater

16 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Behavioral Health Resources - Martin Way	Mental Health	360-704-7170
Behavioral Health Resources - Shelton	Mental Health	360-426-1696
Community Youth Services	Both	360-943-0780
Community Youth Services - Main	Substance Abuse	360-918-7860
Community Youth Services - Republic Building	Substance Abuse	360-918-7860
Consejo Counseling and Referral Servs	Both	206-461-4880
ESD113/True North Student Assistance - Treatment Services Mason County	Substance Abuse	360-464-6867
Harvest Home - Residential	Substance Abuse	360-704-7170
New Directions Counseling	Substance Abuse	360-427-5232
Northwest Resources II Inc - Olympia Main	Both	360-943-8810
Northwest Resources II Inc - Shelton	Both	360-426-0890
Pathways Mental Health Services - Lacey WA Clinic	Substance Abuse	360-799-5782
Royal Life Centers - DBA Royal Life Centers	Substance Abuse	877-732-6837
Royal Life Centers - DBA Royal Life Centers	Substance Abuse	877-732-6837
Squaxin Island Tribe Behavioral Health - Outpatient Program	Substance Abuse	360-426-1582
Telecare Tumwater E and T	Mental Health	360-943-1907

DOL Wage Violations in Tumwater

3 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $244,339 in back wages owed to 162 employees.

Violations

$244,339

Back Wages Owed

162

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Amazon Logistics, Inc.	SIGNIFICANT	Amazon.com Inc	98501	—	1	$169,659	$1,414	120
Washington, State of - Insurance Commission	—	—	98504	—	1	$73,375	$2,621	28
Kids Kampus	—	—	98501	—	1	$1,304	$93	14

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tumwater

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
AMERICAN REFORMED EVANGENICAL CHURCH	PO BOX 4152
FINISHED WORKS MINISTRIES	PO BOX 4352
HOLY WISDOM INCLUSIVE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY	PO BOX 14273
HOPE CITY CHURCH SOUTH SOUND	PO BOX 14806
HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH AFFILIATED WITH THE EFCA	2425 BLACK LAKE BLVD SW
INTERNATIONAL CHURCH OF THE FOUR SQUARE GOSPEL	220 C ST SW
KHALSA GURMAT CENTER	1140 PALOMINO CT SE
OLYMPIA MOUNTAIN VIEW CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE	940 ISRAEL RD SW
ROCK COVENANT CHURCH	PO BOX 14727
WASHINGTON PACIFIC DISTRICT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE	2646 R W JOHNSON BLVD SW STE 1

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tumwater

What is the population of Tumwater?

Tumwater has a population of 26,519 residents and is located in Washington. The population density is 1,495 people per square mile, spread across 6.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.1 years. The population is 53.2% female and 46.8% male.

Is Tumwater expensive to live in?

Tumwater is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 107 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $93,635, 25% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $438,000 (55% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,654 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Tumwater safe?

Tumwater is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 302 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,681 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Tumwater receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Tumwater?

Tumwater has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.6 inches, with 3.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 28.

How is the job market in Tumwater?

Tumwater has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,385. There are 8,476 business establishments in the area, including 620 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 21 minutes, and 23.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Tumwater?

The median home value in Tumwater is $438,000. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $521,198. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,654. Fair market rent is $1,180 for a 1-bedroom and $1,472 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 61.1%. The average annual property tax is $6,518.

How are the schools in Tumwater?

Schools in Tumwater score 6.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 41.6% of adults in Tumwater hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. 14.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Tumwater?

The obesity rate in Tumwater is 31.0% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 10.2% of adults are smokers. 16.0% are physically inactive. 28.9% of residents report depression. 6.8% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 75.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,146.

What is transportation like in Tumwater?

The average commute in Tumwater is 21 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 66% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Tumwater?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Tumwater is 74.6% White, 3.8% Black or African American, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino. 92% of residents speak only English at home, while 8% speak Spanish. 10.1% of the population are military veterans. 11.7% of residents have a disability. 95.5% have health insurance coverage.

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