1992 · Ephrata Wall · Wikimedia Commons
Ephrata’s story
140 years in pictures
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 3 places on the National Register.
- 1886Ephrata is settled
- 1992Ephrata Wall
EphrataWA
A town of 8,560, settled in 1886. A typical home worth about $322K.
Photo: Publichall · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
8,560
+10.6% since 2010
Typical home
$322K
+0.1% in a year
Household income
$70K
median
Median age
31.9
years
Jobs based here
3,783
Balanced
What makes Ephrata stand out
The 3 things Ephrata does most differently from other towns.
A growing town
Ephrata has grown 10.6% since 2010
7,664 people in 2010; 8,560 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Ephrata’s report card
Housing$322K46% below the WA typical homeCommute18 miHalf of commuters travel lessSchoolsB+Beats 74% of WA districtsHealthC+Healthier than 43% of U.S. townsHazards14/100Very low risk of storm & flood damageSafetyC−Less crime than 21% of U.S. townsClimate89°/23°Summer high · winter lowOutdoors6 miof trails · 1% conserved
Now in Ephrata
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Residents weigh in
Ephrata is #263 of 265 in WA for “Wettest”. Fair?
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Weather
Forecast →70°
Clear
H 0° · L 48°
Local news
All →- David Ebberson of Ephrata, WAGCJ.news · Jul 21
- GAME 6: TILLAGE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP TMT Milton-Freewater vs. Ephrata - 07/10/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Jul 10
- GAME 7: TILLAGE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP TMT Naches Valley vs. Tri-Cities - 07/10/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Jul 10
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ephrata. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
A typical Ephrata home is worth about $322K
The typical Ephrata home is worth about $322,000, about the same as a year ago, 46% below the Washington typical home.
$322KZillow home value
Typical home value
Ephrata$322K
Washington$592K
Market temperature
82
days on market
97.9%
sale-to-list price
+0.1%
value change, 1 year
10
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
About one in three working residents works right in Ephrata
About one in 3 of Ephrata’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Moses Lake (10%), Quincy (7%) and Wenatchee (4%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
29%work in town
Where working residents work
In Ephrata29%
Moses Lake10%
Quincy7%
Wenatchee4%
Spokane3%
18 mi
median commute distance
3,783
jobs based in Ephrata
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
Ephrata’s public schools outperform 74% of Washington districts
The public schools Ephrata’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 74% of Washington’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Ridge Elementary | K–4 | 480 | Not graded |
| Grant Elementary | PK–4 | 466 | Not graded |
| Beezley Springs Elementary | PK–1 | 11 | Not graded |
| St. Rose of Lima Catholic School Private | PK–6 | 109 | |
| Ephrata Middle School | 7–8 | 461 | Not graded |
| Parkway School | 5–6 | 407 | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WA on state tests and graduationAll 10 schools →
Health
Healthier than 43% of U.S. towns
Ephrata beats the Washington average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 18.
C+Health Grade
26 measures vs. Washington
0 better8 too close to call18 worse
| What stands out | Ephrata | WA |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17.8% | 9% |
| More uninsured adults | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 7% | 5.1% |
Columbia Basin Hospital
0.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
15th
percentile among WA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 14% of U.S. communities.
14risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesEarthquakes
2
paid flood claims since 1979
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 21% of U.S. towns
Ephrata reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 79% report less.
C−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Ephrata1.5
Washington2.9
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Ephrata23.8
Washington20.2
U.S.15.5
21st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
29th
percentile among WA towns
13
violent crimes reported in 2025
209
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Ephrata has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 23°.
89°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–38°
Spring38–64°
Summer56–86°
Fall38–62°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 22
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
89°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Outdoors
1% of Ephrata is conserved land
6.1 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves.
1%conserved
1%
conserved · 64 of 6,659 acres
6.1 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Oasis Park | — | 13 |
| 2. Ephrata Sports Complex | — | 12 |
| 3. Patrick Park | — | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Landmarks
3 places in Ephrata on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Ephrata
4 notable people were born in Ephrata.
About Ephrata
City in Washington, United States
Ephrata ( ee-FRAY-tə) is a city in and the county seat of Grant County, Washington, United States. Its population was 8,477 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 8,718 in 2024.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1886
- Population
- 8,477
- Area
- 10 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,276 ft
- ZIP code
- 98823
- Area code
- 509
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