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Yakama Reservation, Washington

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Population in July 2007: 563.
Males: 276  (49.1%)
Females: 287  (50.9%)
Median resident age:

39.8 years
Washington median age:

35.3 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $78,853 (it was $40,147 in 2000)
Yakama Reservation:

$78,853
WA:

$91,306

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $42,127 (it was $17,201 in 2000)

Yakama Reservation CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $406,531 (it was $106,700 in 2000)
Yakama Reservation:

$406,531
WA:

$569,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $494,782; detached houses: $520,850; townhouses or other attached units: $911,498; mobile homes: $309,069
March 2022 cost of living index in Yakama Reservation: 95.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Yakama Reservation, WA (2000)
    • 43681.0%White alone
    • 6411.9%American Indian alone
    • 173.2%Two or more races
    • 163.0%Hispanic
    • 40.7%Black alone
    • 10.2%Asian alone

Races in Yakama Reservation detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Current Local Time: PST time zone

Land area: 212.0 square miles.

Population density: 2.7 people per square mile   (very low).

Yakama Reservation, Washington map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Yakama Reservation CCD:

0.7% ($750)
Washington:

1.2% ($1,915)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Yakima, WA (50.8 miles , pop. 71,845).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Portland, OR (79.8 miles , pop. 529,121).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (836.0 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Klickitat, WA (3.5 miles ),
Wahkiakus, WA (3.9 miles ),
Goldendale, WA (4.3 miles ),
Trout Lake, WA (4.3 miles ),
Centerville, WA (4.4 miles),
Lyle, WA (4.7 miles ),
Rowena, OR (4.8 miles),
Wishram, WA (4.9 miles )

Latitude: 45.99 N, Longitude: 121.13 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 509

Distribution of median household income in Yakama Reservation, WA in 2022
Yakama Reservation satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

6.1%
Washington:

4.6%
Most common industries in Yakama Reservation, WA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (23.6%)
  • Educational services (16.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.8%)
  • Construction (10.5%)
  • Public administration (5.0%)
  • Social assistance (3.2%)
  • Health care (3.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (34.2%)
  • Construction (11.4%)
  • Public administration (9.6%)
  • Educational services (7.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (27.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (17.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.3%)
  • Construction (9.4%)
  • Social assistance (6.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.7%)
  • Health care (4.7%)
Most common occupations in Yakama Reservation, WA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (8.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (12.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (12.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.1%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (5.3%)
  • Life and physical scientists (4.4%)
  • Art and design workers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (10.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.8%)

Average climate in Yakama Reservation, Washington

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2020 was 83.3. This is about average.

City:

83.3
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2020 was 16.3. This is significantly worse than average. There were 0 monitors within city limits.

City:

16.3
U.S.:

8.1

Earthquake activity:

Yakama Reservation-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Washington state average. It is 1497% 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 108.8 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 102.8 miles away from Yakama Reservation 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 110.5 miles away from Yakama Reservation center
On 4/29/1965 at 15:28:43, a magnitude 6.6 (6.6 UK) earthquake occurred 108.2 miles away from the city center, causing $28,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 421.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 428.1 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 Klickitat County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Winter Storms: 6, Mudslides: 5, Fires: 4, Landslides: 4, Storms: 4, Snows: 3, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Volcanic Eruption: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Yakama Reservation:

  • Yakima Valley Community College (about 51 miles; Yakima, WA; Full-time enrollment: 3,632)
  • Mt Hood Community College (about 70 miles; Gresham, OR; FT enrollment: 11,847)
  • Central Washington University (about 76 miles; Ellensburg, WA; FT enrollment: 10,960)
  • Clark College (about 78 miles; Vancouver, WA; FT enrollment: 9,330)
  • Concordia University-Portland (about 79 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 3,996)
  • Portland State University (about 83 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 21,450)
  • University of Portland (about 83 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 4,030)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Yakama Reservation: Diamond Gap Lookout (A), Featherbed Camp (B), Kaiser Butte Guard Station (C), Outlet Creek Campground (D), Satus Ranger Station (E), Yeackel Camp (F), Draper Springs Camp (G), Klickitat State Fish Hatchery (H), Klickitat County Fire Protection District 8 (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Mount Adams Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Conboy Lake (A), Lake Beds (B), Mill Pond (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Bird Creek (A), Holmes Creek (B), Outlet Creek (C), Cold Springs Ditch (D), Chapman Creek (E), Cedar Creek (F), Elk Creek (G), Kinney Creek (H), Kusshi Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Yakama Reservation include: Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge (1), Whitcomb Cabin (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Klickitat 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:

2.4 people
Washington:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

76.3%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.7%
Whole state:

7.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

9.9%
Whole state:

10.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

2.9%
Whole state:

4.6%
3 people in maritime/merchant vessels in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Yakama Reservation:

Marital status in Yakama Reservation, WA
  • Never married: 23.2%
  • Now married: 62.4%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 4.4%
  • Divorced: 10.0%

For population 25 years and over in Yakama Reservation:

  • High school or higher: 90.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
  • Unemployed: 15.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.3
Washington average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Yakama Reservation, WA (based on Klickitat County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic2,2002
Evangelical Protestant2,02623
Other9813
Mainline Protestant6549
Orthodox551
None14,402-
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: 6
Klickitat County:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

2.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Klickitat County:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

1.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
This county:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

2.67 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 13
Klickitat County:

6.48 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

8.26 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.6%
Washington:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Klickitat County:

26.0%
Washington:

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

12.3%
Washington:

13.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Yakama Reservation:

  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPAM (860 AM; 50 kW; TROUTDALE, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)
  • KXL (750 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KOTK (1080 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - PORTLAND RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • KEX (1190 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKAD (1550 AM; 50 kW; VANCOUVER, WA; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-WASHINGTON, INC)
  • KKSN (1520 AM; 50 kW; OREGON CITY, OR; Owner: ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC)
  • 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)
  • KODL (1440 AM; 5 kW; THE DALLES, OR; Owner: LARSON-WYNN, INC.)
  • KGNW (820 AM; 50 kW; BURIEN-SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA, INC.)
  • KTBI (810 AM; daytime; 50 kW; EPHRATA, WA; Owner: TACOMA BROADCASTERS, INCORPORATED)

Strongest FM radio stations in Yakama Reservation:

  • KMCQ (104.5 FM; THE DALLES, OR; Owner: MID-COLUMBIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K215CR (90.9 FM; THE DALLES, OR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • K256AC (99.1 FM; THE DALLES, OR; Owner: CATHOLIC BROADCASTING NORTHWEST, INC)
  • KYYT (102.3 FM; GOLDENDALE, WA; Owner: HAYSTACK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KQHR (90.1 FM; HOOD RIVER, OR; Owner: KBPS PUBLIC RADIO FOUNDATION)
  • KBNO-FM (89.3 FM; WHITE SALMON, WA; Owner: WORLD RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • KMSW (92.7 FM; THE DALLES, OR; Owner: M.S.W. COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C..)
  • KACI-FM (97.7 FM; THE DALLES, OR; Owner: COLUMBIA GORGE BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KLVP-FM (88.7 FM; CHERRYVILLE, OR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KXDD (104.1 FM; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KZRI (90.3 FM; WELCHES, OR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around Yakama Reservation:

  • K07OT (Channel 7; GLENWOOD, WA; Owner: GLENWOOD TV ASSOCIATION)
  • K09NU (Channel 9; GLENWOOD, WA; Owner: GLENWOOD TELEVISION ASSOCIATION)
  • K11KV (Channel 11; GLENWOOD, WA; Owner: GLENWOOD TV ASSOCIATION)
  • K13DQ (Channel 13; GLENWOOD, WA; Owner: GLENWOOD TV ASSOCIATION)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Yakama Reservation, WA
  • 47.4%Wood
  • 24.7%Electricity
  • 14.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 11.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.9%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Yakama Reservation, WA
  • 42.6%Electricity
  • 40.7%Wood
  • 13.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Yakama Reservation compared to Washington state average:

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