Moses Lake, WA
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
7/10
visibility
Safety
5/10
local_library
Schools
3/10
local_airport
Airports
2/10
school
Colleges
1/10
accessibility
Hospitals
1/10
- 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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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
- 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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Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.
Residents
Population
25,594
332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.3 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.6%
64% (US)
College-Educated
21.7%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$71,854
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.4%
88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.8%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$278,100
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$523
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,119
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.7%
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 | 6 | 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 | 61 |
| Oct | 1 | 0 | 49 |
| Nov | 1 | 2 | 37 |
| Dec | 1 | 8 | 27 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.
Liberal (30%) (66%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 66%Schools
Skill Source Learning Center
<1 miles, E
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1
Frontier Middle School
<1 miles, W
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1.9
Knolls Vista Elementary
<1 miles, N
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1.9
Lakeview Terrace Elementary
<1 miles, SE
•
2.3
Colleges
Big Bend Community College
4 miles, N
•
1.9
Wenatchee Valley College
54 miles, NW
•
1.4
Central Washington University
60 miles, W
•
2.8
Columbia Basin College
61 miles, S
•
1.9
Hospitals
Samaritan Hospital
<1 miles, E
•
4.1
Columbia Basin Hospital
18 miles, N
Othello Community Hospital
21 miles, S
Quincy Valley Medical Center
29 miles, NW
Airports
Tri-Cities Airport
60 miles, S
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1
Spokane International Airport
88 miles, E
•
1.9
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
119 miles, SE
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1
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
144 miles, NW
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4.1