Ephrata, WA
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
directions_run
Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
8/10
visibility
Safety
7/10
local_library
Schools
8/10
local_airport
Airports
3/10
school
Colleges
2/10
accessibility
Hospitals
2/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.
Residents
Population
8,493
332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.7 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.4%
64% (US)
College-Educated
15.5%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$70,321
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.7%
88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.4%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$240,000
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$439
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$922
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.1%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Grant County
3
Moses Lake Urban Area
3
Washington
3
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Grant County
7
Moses Lake Urban Area
7
Washington
6
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 7 | 30 |
| Feb | 1 | 2 | 34 |
| Mar | 1 | 1 | 42 |
| Apr | 1 | 0 | 49 |
| May | 1 | 0 | 57 |
| Jun | 1 | 0 | 64 |
| Jul | 0 | 0 | 71 |
| Aug | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| Sep | 0 | 0 | 62 |
| Oct | 1 | 0 | 49 |
| Nov | 1 | 2 | 37 |
| Dec | 1 | 8 | 28 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.
Liberal (31%) (65%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 72%Schools
Sage Hills High School
<1 miles, N
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4.6
Columbia Ridge Elementary
<1 miles, N
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2.8
Ephrata Middle School
<1 miles, NW
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3.2
Sage Hills Open Doors
1 miles, N
Colleges
Big Bend Community College
13 miles, SE
•
1.9
Wenatchee Valley College
38 miles, NW
•
1.4
Central Washington University
52 miles, W
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2.8
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
66 miles, SW
Hospitals
Columbia Basin Hospital
<1 miles, NW
Quincy Valley Medical Center
17 miles, W
Samaritan Hospital
18 miles, SE
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4.1
Central Washington Hospital
38 miles, NW
•
4.1
Airports
Tri-Cities Airport
75 miles, S
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1
Spokane International Airport
96 miles, E
•
1.9
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
130 miles, NW
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4.1
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
136 miles, SE
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1