Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) F
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Red Silo
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Lee Theater
Cinema
Grant County Historical Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (8) F
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Barb & Ed's Drive-In
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dusty's
Fast Food
DK's Drive-In
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Ephrata Chamber of Commerce
Community Centre
Groceries (4) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Settler's Country Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Parks (18) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Ephrata Heights Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Splash Zone - Community Pool
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Lee Park
Park
Ephrata Sports Complex
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Sun Basin Plaza
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Lions Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Patrick Park
Park
Oasis Park
Park
Shops (8) F
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Unknown Name
Furniture
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Home Improvement
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
Food Mart
Convenience Store
76
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Ephrata.
Public Transit Stops (11)
Stops & Stations A+
Grant County Public Works
Bus Stop
Columbia Basin Hospital
Bus Stop
Columbia Basin Hospital
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Ephrata
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Ephrata Transportation Center
Bus Station
Rite Aid
Bus Stop
Rite Aid
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.8% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Ephrata is 100/100 - which is 15% lower than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime D-

Ephrata crime rates are 5,316 per 100k, which is 42% higher than Washington
Property Crime
5,080 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
236 crimes per 100k B+
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employment B

The median income in Ephrata is $71,269 - which is 13% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$71,269 B-
Unemployment Rate
5.1% F
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Columbia Basin Hospital
Hospital
Ephrata Fire Department
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Jacobsen Dental
Dentist
Unknown Name
Clinic
Ephrata Family Dentistry
Dentist
Grant County Fire District 13
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Ephrata home prices are $169,000 - which is 37% lower than Washington
Home Price
$169,000 C+
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
2.4x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C

The Ephrata graduation rate is 76% - which is 12% lower than Washington
School Test Scores
58% D+
High School Grad. Rates
76% D
Elementary Schools (4) C-
Columbia Ridge Elementary
Parkway School
Beezley Springs Elementary
Grant Elementary
High Schools (4) F
Sage Hills High School
Sage Hills Open Doors
Ephrata High School
Grant Co Detention Ctr
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ratings B+

Ephrata has an overall rating of 75% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes B+
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Ephrata Area Facts

  • Ephrata has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Ephrata crime rates are 42% higher than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Ephrata is 15% lower than the Washington average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Ephrata? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Ephrata Heights Park
      Unknown Name
      Splash Zone - Community Pool
      Unknown Name
      Lee Park
      Ephrata Sports Complex

      Entertainment

      Lee Theater
      Grant County Historical Museum

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      McDonald's
      Barb & Ed's Drive-In
      Burger King
      Dusty's
      DK's Drive-In
      Unknown Name
      Taco Bell

      A Commute

      Is public transit available in Ephrata? Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Ephrata.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ephrata? The cost of living in Ephrata is 100/100 - which is 15% lower than Washington.
      Ephrata
      100

      same as average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Ephrata? Ephrata crime rates are 5,316, which are 42% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      5,316 per 100k people

      129% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 19

      129% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -13%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Ephrata? The median income in Ephrata is $71,269 which is 13% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $71,26929% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,3505% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      9% higher than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Ephrata a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Columbia Basin Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Ephrata home prices? Ephrata home prices are $169,000 - which is 37% lower than Washington
      Median home value
      $169,0009% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $82513% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      1% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Ephrata have good schools? The Ephrata graduation rate is 76% - which is 12% lower than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      9% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      58%

      20% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      26% higher than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Ephrata a good place to live? Ephrata has an overall rating of 75% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      2 total surveys

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