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Kitsap County, Washington in numbers: crime, income, hazards
FBI reports put Kitsap County at 2.8 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 17% lower than the rate for Washington (3.4). Households here have a median income of $104,158 and the unemployment rate was 4.3% in August 2026. About 277,881 people live in the county.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Kitsap County?
From 2021 through 2025, Kitsap County averaged 779 reported violent crimes a year, along with 5,429 property crimes. That is 2.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, 17% lower than the Washington rate (3.4), and 24% lower than the U.S. rate (3.7). Property crime ran at 19.2 per 1,000, against 27.5 statewide. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (69%). CDC death records show about 7 homicide deaths a year in the county (2.4 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Kitsap County | Per 1,000 | Washington per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 779 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 6 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 150 | 0.54 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 85 | 0.30 | 0.72 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 538 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 5,429 | 19.2 | 27.5 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 974 | 3.5 | 4.6 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 3,634 | 13.0 | 18.0 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 821 | 2.9 | 4.9 | 2.6 |
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. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (7 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Kitsap County?
Median household income is $104,158, close to the statewide figure ($98,141). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $555,100, and the median rent is $1,822 a month. 10.0% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 11.5%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.3% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 5,267 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Kitsap County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 277,881 | 7,816,116 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $104,158 | $98,141 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $555,100 | $564,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,822 | $1,760 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 8.2% | 9.9% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 10.0% | 11.5% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 37.9% | 39.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 70.1% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 40.2 | 38.3 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.3% | 93.6% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 5.1% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Kitsap County?
Kitsap County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are earthquakes (Relatively High). 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.
Superfund sites
EPA lists 6 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Kitsap County: Naval Undersea Warfare Engineering Station (4 Waste Areas), Bangor Naval Submarine Base, Bangor Ordnance Disposal (Usnavy), Old Navy Dump/Manchester Laboratory (Usepa/Noaa), Wyckoff Co./Eagle Harbor and Bremerton Gasworks. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Kitsap County has 11 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 7 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Casad Dam (190 ft) and William Symington Dam (39 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
3 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 479,315 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
No federal major disaster declaration covered Kitsap County from 2016 through 2025 (COVID-19 excluded). In 2024, 0 of 351 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 150 community water systems, none had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 3 (low). NHTSA counted 18 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 1 pedestrian.
Is there road construction in Kitsap County?
Kitsap County had 19 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Roads listed: 160 and 016. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Kitsap County?
Federal school lists show 77 public and 24 private schools in the county. 9 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 44 fire or EMS stations and 8 police or sheriff stations. 7 state parks or recreation areas: Blake Island, Fay Bainbridge State Park, Fort Ward State Park, Illahee and Kitsap Memorial State Park and 2 more.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Kitsap County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Kitsap County: Port Madison Reservation and Port Gamble Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
See them on the map: tribal lands →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Kitsap County
Gun shops
10 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Kitsap County (9 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 18 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: 7Point62 Outfitters LLC (Bremerton), Big 5 Sporting Goods #351 (Port Orchard), Big 5 Sporting Goods #7 (Silverdale), Cash America Pawn (Bremerton), Goat Mountain Arms & Ammo (Bainbridge Island), Pawn 1 (Bremerton), Sportsmans Warehouse #209 (Silverdale), Walmart #2325 (Port Orchard) and 1 more.
Liquor stores
4 liquor stores are on the map in Kitsap County: High Spirits (Poulsbo), Kitsap Smoke & Spirits LLC (Port Orchard), Pacific Liquor (Bremerton) and Total Wine & More (Silverdale).
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Kitsap County: Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands-Bremerton Health Center (Bremerton).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
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 Kitsap County?
Kitsap County averaged 779 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 2.8 per 1,000 residents, 17% lower than the Washington rate (3.4). The property-crime rate was 19.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Kitsap County?
$104,158 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $98,141 for Washington and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Kitsap County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.3% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 5,267 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Kitsap County?
Kitsap County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are earthquakes (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Kitsap County?
EPA lists 6 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Kitsap County: Naval Undersea Warfare Engineering Station (4 Waste Areas), Bangor Naval Submarine Base, Bangor Ordnance Disposal (Usnavy), Old Navy Dump/Manchester Laboratory (Usepa/Noaa), Wyckoff Co./Eagle Harbor and Bremerton Gasworks.
Is there road construction in Kitsap County right now?
Kitsap County had 19 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Roads listed: 160 and 016.
How many nursing homes are in Kitsap County?
9 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Kitsap County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island County | 86,836 | 0.84 | $90,551 |
| Jefferson County | 33,577 | 1.6 | $74,048 |
| King County | 2,287,171 | 4.3 | $124,746 |
| Mason County | 67,982 | 2.4 | $83,270 |
| Pierce County | 930,319 | 5.8 | $99,564 |
| Snohomish County | 844,430 | 1.9 | $111,246 |
More: Washington statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- 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). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- 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). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- 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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