City safety & data profile

KennewickWA

Kennewick, WA is a 79K-resident city in Benton County with a median household income of $73,576.

Benton County, Washington. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Kennewick, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Kennewick has a population larger than 89% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $370,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-26

79K
Population
Top 11%
By size
$73,576
Median income
$370,700
Median home
14.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Kennewick

Kennewick posts a median household income higher than 42% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Kennewick area.

Top 58%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Kennewick

Where Kennewick income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$73,576 Bottom 42% higher than 42% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. WA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Kennewick, WA beyond the headline numbers

Kennewick sits inside Benton County, Washington, at roughly 46.21°N, -119.14°W. Population 78,896, $73,576 median household income. Median home value $370,700, median rent $1,240. Poverty rate 14.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Kennewick's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 37.4%, then short sleep duration at 32.5%. 1 hospital in/around Kennewick, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Kennewick from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
78,896
Kennewick
Median Income
$73,576
+8% vs avg
Median Home Value
$370,700
+63% vs avg
Median Age
35.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Benton County) - Kennewick's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
213K+19%
Median Income
$89,874+49%
Median Home Value
$407,800+131%
Poverty Rate
11%-14%
Unemployment
5.3%-27%

Economics

Economics indicators for Kennewick, WA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,240/mo
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Unemployment 5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 26.2%
Work From Home 9.7%
Public Transit 1.7%

Population

White 63.9%
African American 2.3%
Asian 2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
37.4%
Short Sleep Duration
32.5%
High Blood Pressure
29.2%
Physical Inactivity
22.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.4%
Binge Drinking
16.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.6%
Lack of Health Insurance
13.1%
Current Smoking
11.6%
Current Asthma
11.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.7%
Annual Checkup 70.2%

Other Measures

Diabetes
10.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
6%
Stroke
3.2%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
TRIOS HEALTH
KENNEWICK · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Kennewick, WA? ▼
Kennewick, WA has a population of 78,896 people, located in Benton County, Washington.
What is the median household income in Kennewick? ▼
The median household income in Kennewick, WA is $73,576 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 14.3%.
What is the median home value in Kennewick? ▼
The median home value in Kennewick, WA is $370,700. Median rent is $1,240/month.
What are the top health concerns in Kennewick? ▼
The top health indicators in Kennewick include Obesity (37.4%), Short Sleep Duration (32.5%), High Blood Pressure (29.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Kennewick? ▼
Kennewick has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Kennewick? ▼
The median age in Kennewick, WA is 35.7 years. 26.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Kennewick, WA is located in Benton County, Washington. With a population of 79K and a $73,576 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Kennewick area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Kennewick's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Kennewick area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Kennewick against Washington peers on any ranking lens. Explore Washington

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Benton County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.