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Kennewick, Washington

       
Total population 62,276 Average January/July temperatures 36.3° / 65.9°
Median home price $ 149,000 Annual Precipitation 35.56 in. /yr.

Kennewick, Washington

This city is on the Columbia River.

Cultural Attractions
The Badgers Mountain/Powers Winery offers picnic areas and a tasting room that is open daily.
Economy
Agricultural and chemical processing are major industries in town; a nuclear power plant is a key employer in the area.
Geography
Kennewick sits in southeast Washington, northwest of Walla Walla.
Historical
Kennewick was incorporated in 1904.
Recreation
Horse Heaven Hills Park contains tennis courts, a basketball court, walking path, play area, and more.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 42.85 ° / 29.77 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 80.34 ° / 51.54 °
Precipitation (?) 35.56 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 30 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 0
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 117
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 149,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $46596.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $42652
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 8.3 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) N/A
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 8
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 7
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 1
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 23
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 4
Number of libraries within the county (?) 7
Number of museums within the county (?) 3
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 1
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 62,276
Population density (?) 2,731 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 85.5% growth
Population over 55 (?) 13,118 people
Education (?) 24 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 9
Number of clinics within the county (?) 31
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 57
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