Tenino, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,965 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$75,438 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$333,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$557 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$977 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Thurston County
3
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater 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

Thurston County
6
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater Metro Area
6
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 9 24 39
Feb 6 19 40
Mar 6 18 43
Apr 4 12 47
May 3 4 53
Jun 2 0 57
Jul 1 0 62
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 2 0 58
Oct 5 3 50
Nov 10 22 42
Dec 9 26 38

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 6%

Schools

Tenino High School
<1 miles, NE 3.7 star
Tenino Elementary School
<1 miles, E 2.8 star
Tenino Middle School
<1 miles, E 2.8 star

Colleges

Centralia College
11 miles, SW 1.4 star
South Puget Sound Community College
12 miles, N 1.4 star
Saint Martin's University
13 miles, NE 2.8 star

Hospitals

Providence Centralia Hospital
12 miles, SW 4.1 star
Capital Medical Center
14 miles, N 4.1 star
Providence St Peter Hospital
14 miles, NE 3.2 star

Airports

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
49 miles, NE 4.1 star
Portland International Airport
88 miles, S 3.7 star
Bellingham International Airport
135 miles, NE 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
182 miles, SE 1 star