City safety & data profile

Walla WallaWA

Walla Walla, WA is a 32K-resident city in Walla Walla County with a median household income of $66,748.

Walla Walla County, Washington. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Walla Walla, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Walla Walla has a population larger than 66% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $393,600, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-26

32K
Population
Top 34%
By size
$66,748
Median income
$393,600
Median home
14.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Walla Walla

Walla Walla posts a median household income higher than 32% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 recent safety alert is on record and 1 hospital serves the Walla Walla area.

Top 68%
by median income, US cities
1
safety alert on record
1
hospital in & near Walla Walla

Where Walla Walla income ranks nationally

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

$66,748 Bottom 32% higher than 32% 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 Walla Walla, WA beyond the headline numbers

Walla Walla sits inside Walla Walla County, Washington, at roughly 46.06°N, -118.34°W. Population 32,237, $66,748 median household income. Median home value $393,600, median rent $1,323. Poverty rate 14.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Walla Walla's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 35%, then high blood pressure at 31.7%. 1 hospital in/around Walla Walla, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

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

Population
32,237
Walla Walla
Median Income
$66,748
Near average
Median Home Value
$393,600
+73% vs avg
Median Age
37.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Walla Walla County) - Walla Walla'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
62K+5%
Median Income
$74,202+59%
Median Home Value
$408,900+109%
Poverty Rate
12.1%-32%
Unemployment
6.2%-15%

Economics

Economics indicators for Walla Walla, WA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,323/mo
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Unemployment 7.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.6%
Work From Home 13.3%
Public Transit 0.5%

Population

White 69.9%
African American 2.5%
Asian 2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
35%
High Blood Pressure
31.7%
Short Sleep Duration
29.9%
Physical Inactivity
20.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.4%
Binge Drinking
16.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.7%
Current Smoking
12.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.8%
Current Asthma
11.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 61.1%
Annual Checkup 69.6%

Other Measures

Diabetes
10.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.5%
Stroke
3.5%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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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
PROVIDENCE ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER
WALLA WALLA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Alerts & News - Walla Walla Area 1

Weather Alerts high

Flood Warning Issued for Walla Walla River Near Touchet Through Sunday Evening

NOAA ·

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Walla Walla, WA? ▼
Walla Walla, WA has a population of 32,237 people, located in Walla Walla County, Washington.
What is the median household income in Walla Walla? ▼
The median household income in Walla Walla, WA is $66,748 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 14.3%.
What is the median home value in Walla Walla? ▼
The median home value in Walla Walla, WA is $393,600. Median rent is $1,323/month.
What are the top health concerns in Walla Walla? ▼
The top health indicators in Walla Walla include Obesity (35%), High Blood Pressure (31.7%), Short Sleep Duration (29.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Walla Walla? ▼
Walla Walla has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Walla Walla? ▼
The median age in Walla Walla, WA is 37.4 years. 27.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Walla Walla, WA is located in Walla Walla County, Washington. With a population of 32K and a $66,748 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Walla Walla 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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CDC Air Quality & Health

Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the regulatory thresholds

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Using Walla Walla'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 Walla Walla area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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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 (Walla Walla County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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