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Yakima County, Washington: crime rate, income and local data
The violent-crime rate in Yakima County was 3.5 per 1,000 residents (2021-2025 average, FBI), close to the statewide rate (3.4). Households here have a median income of $70,656 and the unemployment rate was 5.5% in August 2026. Population: about 257,152 (Census, 2020-2024).
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 Yakima County?
Police agencies in Yakima County reported an average of 921 violent crimes and 5,694 property crimes a year from 2021 to 2025. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 3.5: close to the Washington rate (3.4), and close to the national rate (3.7). Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 21.9 per 1,000 residents, compared with 27.5 across Washington. Aggravated assaults make up 73% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 28 homicide deaths a year in the county (11.3 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Yakima County | Per 1,000 | Washington per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 921 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 25 | 0.09 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 99 | 0.37 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 124 | 0.47 | 0.72 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 673 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 5,694 | 21.9 | 27.5 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 1,101 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 3,674 | 13.8 | 18.0 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 919 | 3.5 | 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 (11 agencies; 97% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Yakima County?
Median household income is $70,656, 28% lower than the statewide figure ($98,141). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $310,100, and the median rent is $1,109 a month. 22.6% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 11.5%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.5% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 7,143 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Yakima County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 257,152 | 7,816,116 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $70,656 | $98,141 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $310,100 | $564,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,109 | $1,760 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.3% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 15.5% | 9.9% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 22.6% | 11.5% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 19.2% | 39.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 61.8% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 33.3 | 38.3 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.5% | 93.6% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 12.7% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Yakima County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Yakima County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (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
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Yakima County: Fmc Corp. (Yakima). 2 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 38 high-hazard dams in Yakima County. 6 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 24 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Tieton Dam (319 ft) and Wenas Dam (90 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
10 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 535,961 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Yakima County was covered by 1 federal major disaster declaration from 2016 through 2025 (Fire 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 7 of 366 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 89 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 2 (moderate). NHTSA counted 35 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 5 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Yakima County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 5 highway work zones in Yakima County (3 active that day). Listed roads include 012 and 097. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Yakima County?
Federal school lists show 119 public and 14 private schools in the county. 11 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 13 police or sheriff stations. 2 state parks or recreation areas: Fort Simcoe and Yakima Sportsman.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Yakima County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Yakima County: Yakama Nation 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 Yakima County
Gun shops
17 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Yakima County, plus 7 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 5 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Ace Hardware (Sunnyside), Bestway Pawn Mart INC (Yakima), Bi-Mart #605 (Yakima), Bi-Mart #626 (Yakima), Bi-Mart #636 (Sunnyside), Big 5 Sporting Goods #169 (Yakima), Big 5 Sporting Goods #393 (Sunnyside), Cabela's 440 (Union Gap) and 9 more.
Liquor stores
One liquor store is on the map in Yakima County: Xpress Mart Yakima (Yakima).
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Yakima County: Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho-Yakima (Yakima).
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 Yakima County?
Yakima County averaged 921 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 3.5 per 1,000 residents, close to the Washington rate (3.4). The property-crime rate was 21.9 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Yakima County?
$70,656 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $98,141 for Washington and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Yakima County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.5% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 7,143 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Yakima County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Yakima County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Yakima County?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Yakima County: Fmc Corp. (Yakima). 2 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list.
Is there road construction in Yakima County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 5 highway work zones in Yakima County (3 active that day). Listed roads include 012 and 097.
How many nursing homes are in Yakima County?
11 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Yakima County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County | 212,905 | 2.9 | $89,874 |
| Grant County | 101,799 | 2.8 | $73,267 |
| King County | 2,287,171 | 4.3 | $124,746 |
| Kittitas County | 47,172 | 1.5 | $73,804 |
| Klickitat County | 23,411 | 0.41 | $71,042 |
| Lewis County | 85,154 | 2.2 | $74,796 |
| Pierce County | 930,319 | 5.8 | $99,564 |
| Skamania County | 12,402 | 0.71 | $93,265 |
Cities in Yakima County with their own page: Yakima.
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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