City safety & data profile

PascoWA

Pasco, WA is a 69K-resident city in Franklin County with a median household income of $85,586.

Franklin County, Washington. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Pasco, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Pasco has a population larger than 87% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $376,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-26

69K
Population
Top 13%
By size
$85,586
Median income
$376,300
Median home
12.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Pasco

Pasco posts a median household income higher than 55% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Pasco area.

Top 45%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Pasco

Where Pasco income ranks nationally

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

$85,586 Top 45% higher than 55% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Pasco, WA beyond the headline numbers

Pasco sits inside Franklin County, Washington, at roughly 46.24°N, -119.10°W. Population 69,451, $85,586 median household income. Median home value $376,300, median rent $1,227. Poverty rate 12.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Pasco's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 35.6%, then obesity at 35.6%. 1 hospital in/around Pasco, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

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

Population
69,451
Pasco
Median Income
$85,586
+26% vs avg
Median Home Value
$376,300
+65% vs avg
Median Age
30.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Franklin County) - Pasco'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
99K+21%
Median Income
$86,714+57%
Median Home Value
$379,300+135%
Poverty Rate
13.1%-35%
Unemployment
5.4%-39%

Economics

Economics indicators for Pasco, WA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,227/mo
Poverty Rate
12.6% -11% vs avg
Unemployment 5.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 21.4%
Work From Home 7.7%
Public Transit 0.5%

Population

White 43.4%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
35.6%
Obesity
35.6%
High Blood Pressure
27.2%
Physical Inactivity
26%
Lack of Health Insurance
21.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.2%
Binge Drinking
16.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.2%
Current Smoking
12.2%
Diabetes
10.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 56.4%
Annual Checkup 67.5%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.2%
Stroke
3%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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0
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
LOURDES MEDICAL CENTER
PASCO · Critical Access Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Pasco, WA? ▼
Pasco, WA has a population of 69,451 people, located in Franklin County, Washington.
What is the median household income in Pasco? ▼
The median household income in Pasco, WA is $85,586 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12.6%.
What is the median home value in Pasco? ▼
The median home value in Pasco, WA is $376,300. Median rent is $1,227/month.
What are the top health concerns in Pasco? ▼
The top health indicators in Pasco include Short Sleep Duration (35.6%), Obesity (35.6%), High Blood Pressure (27.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Pasco? ▼
Pasco has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Pasco? ▼
The median age in Pasco, WA is 30.3 years. 21.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Pasco, WA is located in Franklin County, Washington. With a population of 69K and a $85,586 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Pasco 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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Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Pasco'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 Pasco 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 Pasco 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 (Franklin 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.