Kittitas County

WA · Pop. 127,672 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Kittitas County is a mixed county in WA with a population of approximately 127,672.

$/Acre: $10,903

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 174 days

Broadband: 39%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 168.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax0.35%

Combined Sales Tax6.85%

Cost of Living Index114.8

Median Household Income$44,666

Poverty Rate24%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,903

Median Home Price$706K

Acres for Sale2959

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season174 days

Annual Rainfall15.7 inches

Avg Summer High71°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,901 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)363 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K510

Property Crime /100K456

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage39%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyWeak