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Kennewick, Washington by the numbers
FBI figures for 2025 show 3.2 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Kennewick, 11% higher than the rate across Washington (2.8). Median household income is $73,576 and the median home value is $370,700. About 85,295 people live in Kennewick.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Kennewick?
In 2025 the Kennewick Police Department reported 276 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 3.2 per 1,000 people. That is 11% higher than the Washington rate (2.8), and close to the national rate (3.3). 1 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 2,330 (26.7 per 1,000 residents). Compared with 2021, when 290 were reported, the count is down 5%.
| Offense (2025) | Kennewick count | Per 1,000 | Washington per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 276 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 47 | 0.54 | 0.38 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 62 | 0.71 | 0.52 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 166 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,330 | 26.7 | 19.7 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 262 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,812 | 20.7 | 14.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 256 | 2.9 | 2.6 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Kennewick changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 290 | 3,044 | 5 |
| 2022 | 409 | 3,972 | 8 |
| 2023 | 370 | 3,121 | 6 |
| 2024 | 331 | 2,968 | 3 |
| 2025 | 276 | 2,330 | 1 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Kennewick Police Department's own reports.
How does Kennewick compare with Washington?
Households in Kennewick have a median income of $73,576 (Washington: $98,141). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $370,700, and half of renters pay more than $1,240 a month. About 85,295 people live on 29 square miles of land, roughly 2,992 per square mile. The city lies in Benton County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Kennewick | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 85,295 | 7,816,116 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $73,576 | $98,141 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $370,700 | $564,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,240 | $1,760 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 14.3% | 9.9% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 26.2% | 39.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 61.3% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.7 | 38.3 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Kennewick?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 6 high-hazard dams in Kennewick. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 4 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Zintel Canyon Dam (125 ft) and Mcnary Lock and Dam - Kennewick Levee 5d (30 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Benton County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Kennewick?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Kennewick city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Kennewick?
Federal school lists place 31 public and 3 private schools within Kennewick. 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 3 state parks or recreation areas: Hat Rock State Park, River State Park and Sacajawea.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Kennewick
Gun shops
5 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Kennewick city limits, plus 2 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). One of them is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Ace Jewelry And Loan (Kennewick), Big 5 Sporting Goods #170 (Kennewick), Kennewick Ace Hardware (Kennewick), Kennewick Ranch & Home (Kennewick) and Sportsmans Warehouse #207 (Kennewick).
Liquor stores
2 liquor stores are on the map inside the Kennewick city limits: Jen Smoke & Gift Shop (Kennewick) and Mid-Columbia Wine & Spirits (Kennewick).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Kennewick city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Kennewick?
In 2025, Kennewick had 3.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (276 reported), 11% higher than the Washington rate (2.8). The property-crime rate was 26.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Kennewick?
$73,576 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $98,141 for Washington.
How much do homes cost in Kennewick?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $370,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $564,600 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Kennewick?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Benton County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here.
Nearby cities
Pasco, WA (5 mi) · Richland, WA (8 mi) · Yakima, WA (71 mi) · Spokane, WA (131 mi) · Spokane Valley, WA (137 mi) · Coeur d'Alene, ID (153 mi)
More: Washington statewide numbers · county page: Benton County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Kennewick city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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