At a Glance
Median Income
$62,857
$16,394 per capita
Home Value
$207,100
Zillow: $464,475
Violent Crime
255/100K
2,143/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
70.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
273 sunny days/yr
How Wallula Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wallula's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wallula a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wallula residents earn a median household income of $62,857 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,394. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 70.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,804 business establishments, including 155 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wallula is $207,100 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $464,475. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Wallula reports 255 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,143/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Wallula hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wallula has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population127
Median Age7.0 yrs
Density1,155/mi²
Male / Female80% / 21%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans63.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,857
Per Capita$16,394
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty70.0%
County GDP$4,583M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073
Housing
A+
Home Value$207,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$464,475
Housing Units34
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent255/100K
Property2,143/100K
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,867/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain11.1 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation414 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Broadband40.0%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Wallula was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Tri-Cities (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
There are 155 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.