Tieton, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
1,911 332.4M (US)
Median Age
24.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,286 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$228,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$518 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$747 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Yakima County
4
Yakima Metro Area
4
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Yakima County
7
Yakima Metro Area
7
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 29 33
Feb 3 20 38
Mar 3 21 45
Apr 2 14 51
May 1 3 59
Jun 1 0 65
Jul 0 0 72
Aug 0 0 71
Sep 1 0 63
Oct 2 4 51
Nov 5 21 40
Dec 4 30 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 11%

Schools

Tieton Intermediate School
<1 miles, W 2.8 star
Highland High School
3 miles, SE 3.7 star
Highland Junior High School
3 miles, SE 1.9 star
Naches Valley Middle School
3 miles, E 2.3 star

Colleges

Yakima Valley College
14 miles, SE 1.4 star
Perry Technical Institute
14 miles, SE 3.2 star

Hospitals

Virginia Mason Memorial
12 miles, SE 4.1 star
Astria Regional Medical Center
13 miles, SE 2.3 star
Kittitas Valley Community Hospital
22 miles, NE 4.1 star
Astria Toppenish Hospital
31 miles, S 4.1 star

Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
84 miles, SE 1 star
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
90 miles, NW 4.1 star
Portland International Airport
117 miles, W 3.7 star
Spokane International Airport
164 miles, E 1.9 star