Prosser, 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 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
6,213 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,406 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$269,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$605 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$834 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Benton County
3
Kennewick-Richland Metro 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

Benton County
5
Kennewick-Richland Metro Area
4
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 2 35
Feb 1 1 39
Mar 1 0 47
Apr 1 0 53
May 1 0 60
Jun 1 0 68
Jul 0 0 74
Aug 0 0 73
Sep 0 0 64
Oct 1 0 53
Nov 1 1 42
Dec 1 4 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 7%

Schools

Prosser High School
<1 miles, S 3.7 star

Colleges

Columbia Basin College
31 miles, E 1.9 star
Heritage University
32 miles, NW 1.9 star

Hospitals

Prosser Memorial Hospital
<1 miles, SE 3.2 star
Astria Sunnyside Hospital
14 miles, NW 2.3 star
Kadlec Regional Medical Center
24 miles, E 5 star

Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
31 miles, E 1 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
132 miles, E 1 star
Portland International Airport
143 miles, W 3.7 star
Spokane International Airport
144 miles, E 1.9 star