Life in Ephrata research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Ephrata over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Ephrata:
The population in Ephrata is 8,493.
The median home value in Ephrata is $323,272.
The median income in Ephrata is $70,321.
The cost of living in Ephrata is 98 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Ephrata is $993.
The unemployment rate in Ephrata is 5.0%.
The poverty rate in Ephrata is 16.1%.
The average high in Ephrata is 61.9° and the average low is 39.7°.
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.
| 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 |
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 98 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Ephrata is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Ephrata is $323,272.
The median income in Ephrata is $70,321.
| Living Expense | Ephrata | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 118 | 100 | |
| Services | 104 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 108 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 118 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 89 | 135 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 125 | 124 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 77 | 91 | 100 | |
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 |
The current population in Ephrata is 8,493. The population has increased 14.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
65.4% White with 5,553 White residents.
0.8% African American with 65 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 13 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 25 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 4 Other residents.
5.0% Two Or More with 426 Two Or More residents.
28.3% Hispanic with 2,407 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Ephrata | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.4% | 64.3% | 58.2% |
| African American | 0.8% | 3.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 9.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 5.0% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 28.3% | 14.1% | 19.0% |
Ephrata is 46.0% female with 3,902 female residents.
Ephrata is 54.0% male with 4,590 male residents.
| Gender | Ephrata | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.0% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 54.0% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
4.0% 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.
15.0% of adults in Ephrata completed associate's degree.
9.0% of adults in Ephrata completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% 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 | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 29.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 24.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
2.7% of households in Ephrata earn Less than $10,000.
4.8% of households in Ephrata earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.6% of households in Ephrata earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.1% of households in Ephrata earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.0% of households in Ephrata earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.7% of households in Ephrata earn $50,000 to $74,999.
20.1% of households in Ephrata earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.8% of households in Ephrata earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.9% of households in Ephrata earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.2% of households in Ephrata earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Ephrata | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.7% | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.8% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.6% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.1% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.0% | 8.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.7% | 14.6% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 20.1% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.8% | 19.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.9% | 11.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.2% | 17.2% | 12.6% |