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Crime in Ephrata summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Ephrata. Key points include:
There were 271 total crimes in Ephrata in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Ephrata is 3,107.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Ephrata is 183.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Ephrata is 2,923.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Ephrata is 46.61% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Ephrata Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ephrata / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 271 | 3,107.1 | 2,792.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 16 | 183.4 | 326.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 22.9 | 67.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 14 | 160.5 | 217.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 255 | 2,923.6 | 2,466.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 34 | 389.8 | 398.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 203 | 2,327.4 | 1,634.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 18 | 206.4 | 433.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Ephrata summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Ephrata. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Ephrata is 105 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Ephrata is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Ephrata is $323,666.
The median income in Ephrata is $69,551.
Ephrata's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Ephrata Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Ephrata | Washington | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 120 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 108 | 100 |
| Groceries | 108 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 94 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 112 | 111 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 111 | 100 |
| Utilities | 109 | 110 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Ephrata, WA Weather
The average high in Ephrata is 61.9° and the average low is 39.7°.
There are 26.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 8.0 inches of precipitation each year with 20.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Ephrata |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 26.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 8.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 20.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Ephrata Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Ephrata
The current population in Ephrata is 8,560. The population has increased 15.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,560 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 8,493 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 8,419 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 8,348 | 3.3% |
| 2020 | 8,081 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 8,072 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 8,050 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 7,956 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 7,980 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 7,948 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 7,888 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 7,794 | 1.6% |
| 2012 | 7,672 | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 7,542 | 1.8% |
| 2010 | 7,407 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ephrata
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Ephrata is:
61.2% White with 5,238 White residents.
0.5% African American with 40 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 16 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 9 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 6 Other residents.
4.2% Two Or More with 362 Two Or More residents.
33.8% Hispanic with 2,889 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Ephrata | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.2% | 63.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.5% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 9.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.2% | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 33.8% | 14.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Ephrata
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Ephrata is 47.0% female with 4,026 female residents.
Ephrata is 53.0% male with 4,534 male residents.
| Gender | Ephrata | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.0% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 53.0% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ephrata for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Ephrata completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Ephrata completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Ephrata completed high school / ged.
29.0% of adults in Ephrata completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Ephrata completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Ephrata completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Ephrata completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Ephrata completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Ephrata completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Ephrata | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 29.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Ephrata, Washington
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3.3% of households in Ephrata earn Less than $10,000.
7.4% of households in Ephrata earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.7% of households in Ephrata earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.4% of households in Ephrata earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.6% of households in Ephrata earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.0% of households in Ephrata earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.2% of households in Ephrata earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.5% of households in Ephrata earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.4% of households in Ephrata earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.7% of households in Ephrata earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Ephrata | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.3% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.4% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.7% | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.4% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.6% | 8.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.0% | 14.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.2% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.5% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.4% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.7% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
