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Crime in Moses Lake summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Moses Lake. Key points include:
There were 1,233 total crimes in Moses Lake in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Moses Lake is 4,631.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Moses Lake is 394.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Moses Lake is 4,236.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Moses Lake is 118.53% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Moses Lake Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Moses Lake / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,233 | 4,631.2 | 2,792.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 105 | 394.4 | 326.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 6 | 22.5 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 21 | 78.9 | 67.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 72 | 270.4 | 217.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,128 | 4,236.8 | 2,466.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 163 | 612.2 | 398.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 917 | 3,444.3 | 1,634.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 48 | 180.3 | 433.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Moses Lake summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Moses Lake. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Moses Lake is 108 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Moses Lake is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Moses Lake is $364,481.
The median income in Moses Lake is $74,752.
Moses Lake's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Moses Lake Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Moses Lake | Washington | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 120 | 100 |
| Services | 109 | 108 | 100 |
| Groceries | 106 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 103 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 112 | 111 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 111 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 110 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Moses Lake, WA Weather
The average high in Moses Lake is 62.2° and the average low is 39.2°.
There are 29.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 7.8 inches of precipitation each year with 16.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Moses Lake |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 29.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 7.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 16.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Moses Lake Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Moses Lake
The current population in Moses Lake is 26,083. The population has increased 36.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26,083 | 1.9% |
| 2023 | 25,594 | 1.7% |
| 2022 | 25,155 | 1.6% |
| 2021 | 24,764 | 5.6% |
| 2020 | 23,442 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 23,056 | 1.7% |
| 2018 | 22,663 | 2.8% |
| 2017 | 22,038 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 21,846 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 21,579 | 2.1% |
| 2014 | 21,141 | 1.8% |
| 2013 | 20,757 | 2.2% |
| 2012 | 20,305 | 2.9% |
| 2011 | 19,727 | 3.0% |
| 2010 | 19,150 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Moses Lake
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Moses Lake is:
54.7% White with 14,264 White residents.
2.7% African American with 693 African American residents.
0.7% American Indian with 174 American Indian residents.
1.0% Asian with 253 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 42 Other residents.
5.9% Two Or More with 1,551 Two Or More residents.
34.9% Hispanic with 9,106 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Moses Lake | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.7% | 63.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.7% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 9.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.9% | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 34.9% | 14.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Moses Lake
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Moses Lake is 49.9% female with 13,016 female residents.
Moses Lake is 50.1% male with 13,066 male residents.
| Gender | Moses Lake | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Moses Lake for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Moses Lake completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Moses Lake completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Moses Lake completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in Moses Lake completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Moses Lake completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Moses Lake completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Moses Lake completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Moses Lake completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Moses Lake completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Moses Lake | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Moses Lake, Washington
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5.4% of households in Moses Lake earn Less than $10,000.
3.9% of households in Moses Lake earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.0% of households in Moses Lake earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.5% of households in Moses Lake earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.1% of households in Moses Lake earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.3% of households in Moses Lake earn $50,000 to $74,999.
21.2% of households in Moses Lake earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.5% of households in Moses Lake earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.4% of households in Moses Lake earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.7% of households in Moses Lake earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Moses Lake | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.4% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.9% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.0% | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.5% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.1% | 8.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.3% | 14.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 21.2% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.5% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.4% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.7% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
