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Crime in Yelm summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Yelm. Key points include:
There were 233 total crimes in Yelm in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Yelm is 2,153.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Yelm is 277.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Yelm is 1,876.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Yelm is 1.61% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Yelm Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Yelm / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 233 | 2,153.4 | 2,792.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 30 | 277.3 | 326.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 27.7 | 67.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 20 | 184.8 | 217.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 203 | 1,876.2 | 2,466.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 31 | 286.5 | 398.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 160 | 1,478.7 | 1,634.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 110.9 | 433.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Yelm summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Yelm. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Yelm is 121 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Yelm is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Yelm is $489,021.
The median income in Yelm is $90,750.
Yelm's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Yelm Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Yelm | Washington | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 120 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 108 | 100 |
| Groceries | 111 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 149 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 110 | 111 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 111 | 100 |
| Utilities | 107 | 110 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Yelm, WA Weather
The average high in Yelm is 60.4° and the average low is 41.6°.
There are 130.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.0 inches of precipitation each year with 6.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Yelm |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 130.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 6.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Yelm Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Yelm
The current population in Yelm is 11,102. The population has increased 79.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,102 | 4.6% |
| 2023 | 10,618 | 1.7% |
| 2022 | 10,438 | 2.3% |
| 2021 | 10,205 | 10.2% |
| 2020 | 9,262 | 3.1% |
| 2019 | 8,985 | 2.4% |
| 2018 | 8,772 | 4.1% |
| 2017 | 8,425 | 4.5% |
| 2016 | 8,066 | 4.7% |
| 2015 | 7,701 | 4.1% |
| 2014 | 7,398 | 4.4% |
| 2013 | 7,086 | 4.8% |
| 2012 | 6,762 | 4.3% |
| 2011 | 6,482 | 4.8% |
| 2010 | 6,186 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Yelm
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Yelm is:
63.2% White with 7,012 White residents.
4.8% African American with 530 African American residents.
1.2% American Indian with 138 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 145 Asian residents.
5.1% Hawaiian with 567 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
8.1% Two Or More with 901 Two Or More residents.
16.3% Hispanic with 1,809 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Yelm | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.2% | 63.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.8% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 9.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 5.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 8.1% | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 16.3% | 14.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Yelm
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Yelm is 49.3% female with 5,477 female residents.
Yelm is 50.7% male with 5,624 male residents.
| Gender | Yelm | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Yelm for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Yelm completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Yelm completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Yelm completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Yelm completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Yelm completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Yelm completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Yelm completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Yelm completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Yelm completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Yelm | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Yelm, Washington
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5.1% of households in Yelm earn Less than $10,000.
1.1% of households in Yelm earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.3% of households in Yelm earn $15,000 to $24,999.
0.9% of households in Yelm earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.9% of households in Yelm earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.5% of households in Yelm earn $50,000 to $74,999.
26.0% of households in Yelm earn $75,000 to $99,999.
27.5% of households in Yelm earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.5% of households in Yelm earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.3% of households in Yelm earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Yelm | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.1% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.1% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.3% | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 0.9% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.9% | 8.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.5% | 14.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 26.0% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 27.5% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.5% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.3% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
