At a Glance
Median Income
$51,341
$17,688 per capita
Home Value
$177,600
Zillow: $276,588
Median Rent
$931/mo
19.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
158/100K
2,352/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
53.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
279 sunny days/yr
How Wapato Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wapato's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wapato a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wapato residents earn a median household income of $51,341 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,688. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% 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 Wapato is $177,600 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,588. Median rent is $931/month, with 19.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Wapato reports 158 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,352/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
6.1% of adults in Wapato hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
53.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wapato has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population4,577
Median Age24.6 yrs
Density3,946/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,341
Per Capita$17,688
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$13,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002
Housing
A+
Home Value$177,600
Rent$931
Ownership50.0%
Zillow$276,588
Housing Units1,299
Rent Burden19.9%
Crime
F
Violent158/100K
Property2,352/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault99/100K
Burglary514/100K
Health
Obesity44.5%
Diabetes16.9%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,201/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days279/yr
Rain7.8 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation852 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+53.9%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Wapato was founded in 1885.
The median home in Wapato was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Tri-Cities (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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