Tampico, Washington

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Population in 2010: 312.
Males: 146  (46.9%)
Females: 166  (53.1%)
Median resident age:

29.8 years
Washington median age:

38.4 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $63,865
Tampico:

$63,865
WA:

$91,306

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,101

Tampico CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $300,000
Tampico:

$300,000
WA:

$569,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $344,449; detached houses: $406,646; mobile homes: $101,724
March 2022 cost of living index in Tampico: 86.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.8%
(5.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 40.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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Ancestries: Norwegian (29.5%), British (14.3%), English (8.0%), Scottish (4.5%), German Russian (2.7%), Irish (2.7%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 2118 feet

27 residents are foreign born (5.7% Latin America).

This place:

5.9%
Washington:

14.9%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Yakima, WA (16.6 miles , pop. 71,845).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: East Seattle, WA (96.6 miles , pop. 480,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (870.9 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Summitview, WA (3.4 miles ),
Cowiche, WA (3.4 miles ),
Ahtanum, WA (3.5 miles ),
White Swan, WA (3.5 miles ),
Tieton, WA (3.6 miles ),
West Valley, WA (3.6 miles ),
Eschbach, WA (3.8 miles ),
Northwest Yakima, WA (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 46.54 N, Longitude: 120.87 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 509

Distribution of median household income in Tampico, WA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Tampico, WA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

7.8%
Washington:

4.6%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 74.1. This is about average.

City:

74.1
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2004 was 0.984. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 17.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.984
U.S.:

0.251
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 19.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

19.7
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.22. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.22
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Tampico-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Washington state average. It is 1445% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/13/1949 at 19:55:42, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 91.7 miles away from the city center, causing $80,000,000 total damage
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.5 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.8 MW, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 89.7 miles away from the city center, causing $2,000,000,000 total damage and $305,000,000 insured losses
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.8 MD, Depth: 32.2 mi) earthquake occurred 97.7 miles away from Tampico center
On 4/29/1965 at 15:28:43, a magnitude 6.6 (6.6 UK) earthquake occurred 87.9 miles away from the city center, causing $28,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 383.2 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 450.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Yakima County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Fires: 8, Storms: 6, Mudslides: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Snows: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Earthquake: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Volcanic Eruption: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Tampico:

  • MEMORIAL HOME CARE SVS (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; YAKIMA, WA)
  • WILLOW SPRINGS CARE, INC (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; YAKIMA, WA)
  • CRESCENT HEALTH CARE, INC (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; YAKIMA, WA)
  • SUMMITVIEW HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; YAKIMA, WA)
  • LANDMARK CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; YAKIMA, WA)
  • EASTERN STAR NURSING HOME-YAKIMA (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; YAKIMA, WA)
  • COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 16 miles away; YAKIMA, WA)

Amtrak station near Tampico:

  • 19 miles: YAKIMA (BURGER KING, I-82 AT EXIT 33) - Bus Station . Services: public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tampico:

  • Yakima Valley Community College (about 17 miles; Yakima, WA; Full-time enrollment: 3,632)
  • Central Washington University (about 37 miles; Ellensburg, WA; FT enrollment: 10,960)
  • Wenatchee Valley College (about 67 miles; Wenatchee, WA; FT enrollment: 2,951)
  • Pierce College at Puyallup (about 80 miles; Puyallup, WA; FT enrollment: 2,529)
  • Green River Community College (about 83 miles; Auburn, WA; FT enrollment: 7,425)
  • Columbia Basin College (about 86 miles; Pasco, WA; FT enrollment: 5,111)
  • Pacific Lutheran University (about 86 miles; Tacoma, WA; FT enrollment: 3,548)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: West Valley Fire Rescue Station 4 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creeks: North Fork Ahtanum Creek (A), South Fork Ahtanum Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Yakima County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Washington:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

72.0%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.4%
Whole state:

7.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.8% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Tampico:

Marital status in Tampico, WA
  • Never married: 12.6%
  • Now married: 73.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.5%
  • Divorced: 7.5%

For population 25 years and over in Tampico:

  • High school or higher: 85.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.3
Washington average:

11.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Tampico, WA (based on Yakima County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic59,50016
Evangelical Protestant28,841175
Other10,60636
Mainline Protestant8,80248
Orthodox2501
Black Protestant1972
None135,035-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 52
Yakima County:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

2.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 7
Yakima County:

0.30 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 23
Yakima County:

0.99 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

1.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 80
Here:

3.45 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

2.67 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 120
Here:

5.17 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

8.26 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Yakima County:

9.2%
State:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.2%
Washington:

25.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Yakima County:

17.6%
Washington:

13.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Tampico:

  • KYAK (930 AM; 10 kW; YAKIMA, WA)
  • KJOX (980 AM; 5 kW; SELAH, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KYXE (1020 AM; 5 kW; SELAH, WA; Owner: BUTTERFIELD BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KIT (1280 AM; 5 kW; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBBO (1390 AM; 5 kW; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KUTI (1460 AM; 5 kW; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KTBI (810 AM; daytime; 50 kW; EPHRATA, WA; Owner: TACOMA BROADCASTERS, INCORPORATED)
  • KIRO (710 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KTTH (770 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KJR (950 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA)
  • KGNW (820 AM; 50 kW; BURIEN-SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA, INC.)
  • KIXI (880 AM; 50 kW; MERCER ISLAND/SEATTL, WA; Owner: BELLEVUE RADIO, INC.)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Tampico:

  • KZTA (96.9 FM; NACHES, WA; Owner: BUTTERFIELD BROADCASTING CORP)
  • KQSN (99.3 FM; NACHES, WA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSOH (89.5 FM; WAPATO, WA; Owner: LIFETALK RADIO, INC.)
  • KXDD (104.1 FM; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • K218CX (91.5 FM; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KFFM (107.3 FM; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDNA (91.9 FM; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: NORTHWEST COMMUNITIES EDUC., CENTER)
  • KNWY (90.3 FM; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KATS (94.5 FM; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRSE (105.7 FM; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KHHK (99.7 FM; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • K201AS (88.1 FM; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: WEST VALLEY TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • KYPL (91.1 FM; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: GROWING CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION)
  • KDBL (92.9 FM; TOPPENISH, WA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXLE-FM (95.3 FM; ELLENSBURG, WA; Owner: KXLE, INC.)
  • KQBE (103.1 FM; ELLENSBURG, WA; Owner: PEAK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KPQ-FM (102.1 FM; WENATCHEE, WA; Owner: WESCOAST BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KNWR (90.7 FM; ELLENSBURG, WA; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • K232CV (94.3 FM; ELLENSBURG, WA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • K204DH (88.7 FM; HANFORD, WA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Tampico:

  • KAPP (Channel 35; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: APPLE VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 6.9mTotal length
  • $5,016,000Total costs
  • 2,352Total average daily traffic
  • 221Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,255Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Tampico, WA
  • 64.8%Wood
  • 35.2%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Tampico, WA
  • 100.0%Wood


Tampico compared to Washington state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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