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Kennewick Area Facts

  • Kennewick has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Kennewick crime rates are 26% higher than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Kennewick is 10% lower than the Washington average
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Talllest in tri cities User Rating 4.5 rating By Nuka2138 ( May 04, 2018) If you are looking for the tallest tower in tri cities you might as well go to the trios southbridge in Kennewick it ks amazing ...Read More Read Less
Kennewick, WA: A Slice of Americana that Remains User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 16, 2012) I have been in the state of Washington several times in my life and about all I can tell you about Kennewick, WA is it reminds me of being on a plane going over "flyover country." That is, a part of the continental United States where not much seems to happen except for those who ...Read More live there. It is a town that makes no pretense to be "cool" or to be anything greater than it is.

Like much of the state of Washignton however, Kennewick is surrounded by lots of natural surroundings which makes it ideal for outdoor sports. It is also host to two professional sports leagues which consist of an NHL Hockey League and an indoor football team. They each play at the Toyota Center. Nearby Columbia Park offers many opportunities which includes all kinds of water sports which includes boating, swimming, and fishing.

For a guy like me who has lived in big cities, or near big cities, all my life, there isn't much in the way of cultural amenities to speak of or look forward to. To find world class cultural activities takes many hours of driving time to find these activities in places like Seattle or Tacoma. But then again, is culture and fine dining all there is? After a day or two enjoying some fishing and hiking in the nearby parks, I've found it hard to leave because I'm reminded of values that still exists in these places that seem to be disappearing. I regard community as perhaps the most important aspect of life in Kennewick. I find such things as family and friendships to be tightly knit in Kennewick than I do in San Francisco or Seattle. Community counts most. Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Kennewick? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Cherry Blossom Meadows Park
      Highlands Grange Park
      Zintel Canyon Greenway
      Al Robinson Park
      Volunteer Park
      Vancouver Park
      Southridge Sports Complex
      Underwood Park

      Entertainment

      Waterfall Classroom
      Southgate 10
      9/11 WTC Memorial Kennewick
      The Pink House
      Neil F. Lampson Stadium
      Toyota Center
      REACH Museum
      Carmike 12 Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      Jack in the Box
      Dairy Queen
      Jimmy John's
      McDonald's
      Burger King
      McDonald's
      Carl's Jr.
      Taco Bell

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Kennewick? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Kennewick.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Trios Women's and Children's Hospital
      Trios Southridge Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Costco Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors