Yakima County
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Yakima County
- grade C+Overall Grade
- County in Washington
- Rating 3.61 out of 5 61 reviews
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- Public Schoolsgrade C
- Housinggrade D+
- Nightlifegrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade B minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade A minus
- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade B+
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Median Home Value
$213,200
National
$244,900Median Rent
$915
National
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Crime & Safety
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault278.2national 282.7
- Murder10.7national 6.1
- Rape53.3national 40.7
- Robbery119.7national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary775.6national 500.1
- Theft2,678.8national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft518.1national 284
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grade C+
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Median Household Income
$58,380
National
$69,021Places to Work in Yakima County
Top Private Schools Near Yakima County
- grade A minus
Riverside Christian School
- Rating 4.43 out of 5 35 reviews
- grade A minus
La Salle High School
- Rating 3.95 out of 5 62 reviews
- grade A minus
Sunnyside Christian School
- Rating 4.33 out of 5 15 reviews
- grade unavailable
St. Joseph Marquette Catholic School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
- grade unavailable
Christ the Teacher Catholic School
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Everything you need is here. :) Great schools and restaurants. Not to mention its wine country! Were known for our grapes and great wine, come tour our wineries we have many.
We have great family clubs such as lions pool and the YMCA aquatic center.
We have great family clubs such as lions pool and the YMCA aquatic center.
There are a vast number of small businesses that are taking off. The latest local business I visited is called 'Crafted'. Not only does Crafted use other local agricultural businesses for their meals, the aesthetic inside the restaurant is beautiful. Something else that I love about Yakima County is how close we have nature for us to explore. There are many trails, lakes and camp grounds. My family and I are able visit for the day or weekend without having to travel so far to enjoy nature.
Something that needs help in Yakima is the homelessness issue and lack of affordable housing in the valley. In order to give back to the community, I have signed up to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity. This organization is non-profit and helps build homes to families in need. Not only does it help with appropriate housing needs, this organization works worldwide with natural disaster relief work.
Something that needs help in Yakima is the homelessness issue and lack of affordable housing in the valley. In order to give back to the community, I have signed up to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity. This organization is non-profit and helps build homes to families in need. Not only does it help with appropriate housing needs, this organization works worldwide with natural disaster relief work.
I live in yakima all of my life for a quart of a century. I am going to Start with the good things about this plAce. this place is busy with a lot of sinless politicians, and good Reputable names in this town. We have niCe places alwAys looking to hire throughout the valley. the people are a little to themSelves and prefer to stay out of the liMelight. The weather is also okay when it comes to winter and sunny.
now I have Seen every nook And cRanny of this wonderful Crimeless plAce. we don't have hookerS being dropped off by piMps to satisfy every man, or soMe cases wOmeN. wE also don't have homeless people walking the streets at night time whether sleeping under a bridge or near panda express in union gap. everyone here in Yakima says "hi" and "good morning" wiTh everyOne helping everyone. SUch beauty and wondeRful neighbors who watch out for one another. crime is also at a zero to reVIVE that sense of feeling at home.
now I have Seen every nook And cRanny of this wonderful Crimeless plAce. we don't have hookerS being dropped off by piMps to satisfy every man, or soMe cases wOmeN. wE also don't have homeless people walking the streets at night time whether sleeping under a bridge or near panda express in union gap. everyone here in Yakima says "hi" and "good morning" wiTh everyOne helping everyone. SUch beauty and wondeRful neighbors who watch out for one another. crime is also at a zero to reVIVE that sense of feeling at home.