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Population in 2010: 74.
Population change since 2000: +5.7%
Males: 36  (48.6%)
Females: 38  (51.4%)
Median resident age:

47.0 years
Washington median age:

32.2 years

Zip code: 98950

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-673,907,186 (it was $26,250 in 2000)
Vantage:  $-673,907,186
WA:  $91,306

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $-695,135,394 (it was $17,605 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-801,999,718 (it was $187,500 in 2000)
Vantage:  $-801,999,718
WA:  $569,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $558,806; detached houses: $590,389; townhouses or other attached units: $529,089; in 2-unit structures: $932,679; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $198,030; mobile homes: $270,515; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $155,306
March 2022 cost of living index in Vantage: 86.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Vantage, WA (2010)
    • 5777.0%White alone
    • 1317.6%Hispanic
    • 34.1%Other race alone
    • 11.4%Two or more races
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Ancestries: German (8.6%), Dutch (5.7%), French (5.7%), Norwegian (5.7%), Scotch-Irish (5.7%), Irish (4.3%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Land area: 0.32 square miles.

Population density: 232 people per square mile   (very low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Vantage CDP:

1.1% ($2,125)
Washington:

1.2% ($1,915)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Yakima, WA (35.1 miles , pop. 71,845).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: East Seattle, WA (112.0 miles , pop. 480,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (893.5 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

George, WA (3.3 miles ),
Mattawa, WA (3.9 miles ),
Southern Slopes, WA (4.0 miles ),
Royal City, WA (4.2 miles ),
Desert Aire, WA (4.3 miles ),
Kittitas, WA (4.5 miles ),
Quincy, WA (4.6 miles ),
Naneum, WA (4.9 miles )

Latitude: 46.95 N, Longitude: 119.99 W

Area code: 509

Vantage satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

6.4%
Washington:

4.6%

Average climate in Vantage, Washington

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 52.1. This is better than average.

City:

52.1
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 3.38. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 21.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.38
U.S.:

5.11
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.04. This is better than average. There were 0 monitors within city limits.

City:

6.04
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Vantage-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Washington state average. It is 1314% 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 119.9 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 122.4 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 129.6 miles away from Vantage center
On 4/29/1965 at 15:28:43, a magnitude 6.6 (6.6 UK) earthquake occurred 113.1 miles away from Vantage 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 359.6 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 479.4 miles away from Vantage center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Kittitas County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 6, Mudslides: 4, Landslides: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Fires: 2, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Earthquake: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Volcanic Eruption: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Vantage topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Vantage:

  • Central Washington University (about 27 miles; Ellensburg, WA; Full-time enrollment: 10,960)
  • Yakima Valley Community College (about 36 miles; Yakima, WA; FT enrollment: 3,632)
  • Wenatchee Valley College (about 38 miles; Wenatchee, WA; FT enrollment: 2,951)
  • Columbia Basin College (about 64 miles; Pasco, WA; FT enrollment: 5,111)
  • Walla Walla Community College (about 102 miles; Walla Walla, WA; FT enrollment: 4,263)
  • Green River Community College (about 106 miles; Auburn, WA; FT enrollment: 7,425)
  • Pierce College at Puyallup (about 109 miles; Puyallup, WA; FT enrollment: 2,529)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Kittitas County Fire District 4 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Kittitas County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Vantage and their reported violations in the past:

GINKGO STATE PARK HERITAGE AREA (Population served: 231, Purch groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
GINKGO STATE PARK-NATURAL AREA (Population served: 132, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Washington:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

73.3%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.7%
Whole state:

7.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Vantage:

Marital status in Vantage, WA
  • Never married: 19.0%
  • Now married: 81.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Vantage:

  • High school or higher: 66.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 33.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 33.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

17.0
Washington average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Vantage, WA (based on Kittitas County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic4,8003
Evangelical Protestant3,42725
Other1,97310
Mainline Protestant1,34611
None29,369-
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: 12
This county:

3.14 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Kittitas County:

0.26 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Kittitas County:

0.79 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

1.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 19
This county:

4.98 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.67 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 51
Kittitas County:

13.36 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

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

6.2%
Washington:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Kittitas County:

21.8%
Washington:

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

11.4%
Washington:

13.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Vantage:

45.4%
State:

49.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Vantage:

36.6%
State:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.0
State:

28.4

People feeling badly about themselves:
Vantage:

17.7%
Washington:

20.9%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Vantage:

11.9%
Washington:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.1
Washington:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

20.8%
State:

32.8%

General health condition:
Vantage:

51.8%
State:

56.8%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

82.3%
Washington:

79.4%

More about Health and Nutrition of Vantage, WA Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Vantage:

  • KTBI (810 AM; daytime; 50 kW; EPHRATA, WA; Owner: TACOMA BROADCASTERS, INCORPORATED)
  • KYAK (930 AM; 10 kW; YAKIMA, WA)
  • KPQ (560 AM; 5 kW; WENATCHEE, WA; Owner: WESTCOAST BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KIRO (710 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KZTS (1210 AM; 10 kW; SUNNYSIDE, WA; Owner: BUTTERFIELD BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KTTH (770 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KIXI (880 AM; 50 kW; MERCER ISLAND/SEATTL, WA; Owner: BELLEVUE RADIO, INC.)
  • KYXE (1020 AM; 5 kW; SELAH, WA; Owner: BUTTERFIELD BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KGNW (820 AM; 50 kW; BURIEN-SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA, INC.)
  • KJOX (980 AM; 5 kW; SELAH, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KJR (950 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA)
  • KOMO (1000 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - SEATTLE RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • KYCW (1090 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Vantage:

  • KNWR (90.7 FM; ELLENSBURG, WA; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KPQ-FM (102.1 FM; WENATCHEE, WA; Owner: WESCOAST BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRCW (96.3 FM; ROYAL CITY, WA; Owner: FARMWORKER EDUCATIONAL RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • KXLE-FM (95.3 FM; ELLENSBURG, WA; Owner: KXLE, INC.)
  • KQBE (103.1 FM; ELLENSBURG, WA; Owner: PEAK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K232CV (94.3 FM; ELLENSBURG, WA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFFM (107.3 FM; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • K204DH (88.7 FM; HANFORD, WA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KPLW (89.9 FM; WENATCHEE, WA; Owner: GROWING CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION)
  • KWWW-FM (96.7 FM; QUINCY, WA; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC..)
  • KZML (95.9 FM; QUINCY, WA; Owner: BUTTERFIELD BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KARY-FM (100.9 FM; GRANDVIEW, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KXDD (104.1 FM; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KOHO-FM (101.1 FM; LEAVENWORTH, WA; Owner: ICICLE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKRV (104.7 FM; WENATCHEE, WA; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • K257DN (99.3 FM; BREWSTER, WA; Owner: BREWSTER GRANGE #1018)
  • KZTA (96.9 FM; NACHES, WA; Owner: BUTTERFIELD BROADCASTING CORP)
  • KMLW (88.3 FM; MOSES LAKE, WA; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • K201AS (88.1 FM; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: WEST VALLEY TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • KYPL (91.1 FM; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: GROWING CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 292ft / 88.6mTotal length
  • $82,338,000Total costs
  • 52,680Total average daily traffic
  • 12,692Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Vantage)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Wanapum Dam On Columbia River At Mile 415 (Lat: 46.877083 Lon: -119.970056), Call Sign: KPL62,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.200 MHz, 456.200 MHz, Grant Date: 10/25/2011, Expiration Date: 01/16/2022, Cancellation Date: 04/22/2013, Registrant: Grant County Pud, 30 C. Street Sw, Ephrata, WA 98823, Phone: (509) 754-5026, Fax: (509) 754-5393, Email:

  • Vantage Vms W New, I90 Mp136 (Lat: 46.940417 Lon: -119.997778), Type: Upole, Structure height: 4.6 m, Call Sign: WRWD659,
    Assigned Frequencies: 4955.00 MHz, Grant Date: 02/09/2023, Expiration Date: 02/09/2033, Certifier: Tim Mcdowell, Registrant: State Of; Department Of Transportation Washington, 7345 Linderson Way / Tumwater Wa, Olympia, WA 98504-7359, Phone: (360) 705-7001, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • RYEGRASS, Country Road & 10 Sw (Lat: 46.943611 Lon: -119.952306), Type: Tower, Structure height: 62.5 m, Overall height: 68.5 m, Call Sign: WPSL903,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6600.62 MHz, 19575.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/17/2011, Expiration Date: 06/18/2021, Cancellation Date: 05/13/2020, Certifier: Robin J Cohen, Registrant: Sprint Corporation, 12502 Sunrise Valley Drive, M/S: Varesa-0209, Reston, VA 20196, Phone: (800) 572-8256, Fax: (703) 433-4483, Email:

  • WA-609 Vantage, 1001 Main Street (Lat: 46.942917 Lon: -120.001028), Type: Mast, Structure height: 60 m, Overall height: 63.7 m, Call Sign: WPVJ643,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19425.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/27/2002, Expiration Date: 06/27/2012, Cancellation Date: 02/09/2011, Certifier: Carol L Tacker, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive, Ms: A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7471, Fax: (469) 229-7297, Email:

  • VANTAGE, 1791 Vantage Park Road (Lat: 46.942917 Lon: -120.001028), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 58.8 m, Overall height: 65.2 m, Call Sign: WQDZ748,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11285.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 11365.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11285.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 6226.89 MHz... (+27 more), Grant Date: 11/17/2015, Expiration Date: 12/08/2025, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 1300 I St Nw - Suite 500 East, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 515-2453, Email:

  • SE09014B, 1791 Vantage Park Road (Lat: 46.942917 Lon: -120.001028), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 58.8 m, Overall height: 65.2 m, Call Sign: WQJG704,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz... (+9 more), Grant Date: 12/18/2018, Expiration Date: 09/03/2028, Certifier: Dan Menser, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • SE04WO203, 1791 Vantage Park Road (Lat: 46.942917 Lon: -120.001028), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 58.8 m, Overall height: 65.2 m, Call Sign: WQWL702,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19525.0 MHz, 19525.0 MHz, 19525.0 MHz, 19525.0 MHz, 19525.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/29/2015, Expiration Date: 09/29/2025, Cancellation Date: 05/16/2023, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:

  • VANTAGE HILL, Vantage Hill Near (Lat: 46.967333 Lon: -120.215056), Type: Tower, Structure height: 35 m, Overall height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: KPH22,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6745.00 MHz, 6845.00 MHz, 6705.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/02/2021, Expiration Date: 12/20/2031, Cancellation Date: 09/27/2023, Registrant: State Of Washington, Olympia, WA 98504-2645, Phone: (360) 534-0682, Email:

  • VANTAGE, 0.3 Mi N Or Coulee Exit (Lat: 46.944000 Lon: -119.990861), Overall height: 27.4 m, Call Sign: WHA483, Licensee ID: L00006045,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2113.60 MHz, Grant Date: 03/13/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 02/25/2009, Registrant: Ellensburg Telephone Company, 305 North Ruby St, Ellensburg, WA 98926, Phone: (509) 962-0355, Fax: (509) 962-8540




Vantage compared to Washington state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage 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 significantly below state average.
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