Ephrata, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car 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
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
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%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 5%

Schools

Sage Hills High School
<1 miles, N 4.6 star
Columbia Ridge Elementary
<1 miles, N 2.8 star
Ephrata Middle School
<1 miles, NW 3.2 star

Colleges

Big Bend Community College
13 miles, SE 1.9 star
Wenatchee Valley College
38 miles, NW 1.4 star
Central Washington University
52 miles, W 2.8 star

Hospitals

Samaritan Hospital
18 miles, SE 4.1 star
Central Washington Hospital
38 miles, NW 4.1 star

Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
75 miles, S 1 star
Spokane International Airport
96 miles, E 1.9 star
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
130 miles, NW 4.1 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
136 miles, SE 1 star