Pasco

Pasco, Washington Overview

Pasco scores 55.8/100 overall (B), ranking #8 of 20 cities in Washington — below the state composite of 61.4. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 93/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 35/100.

Income & Employment in Pasco

The median household income in Pasco is $84,337, 7% below the statewide median of $90,325. The local unemployment rate of 5.4% is higher than the state’s 4.9%. Population grew 1.7% recently.

Safety in Pasco

Pasco’s violent crime rate of 133.9 per 100,000 is well below both the Washington rate of 372 and national norms, making safety one of the city’s defining features. The property crime rate is 736.3 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Pasco

The median home value is $344,700. Median monthly rent is $1,201. Renters spend 17.1% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Pasco

The adult obesity rate in Pasco is 35.6%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.9%. Residents report an average of 18.2 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Washington ranks #7 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Pasco

Pasco has a high school graduation rate of 81%. The student-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. Local districts invest $17,151 per student, well above the national median. The city has 26 public schools serving 18,414 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Pasco

The annual average temperature in Pasco is 49.7°F. Summers average 70.7°F. Winters average 31.7°F. Annual precipitation is 20.6 inches.

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