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Ephrata, WA
City in Grant County, Washington.
Population
8,560
Land area
10.5sq mi
People per sq mi
817
ZIP codes
0
Ephrata and its ZIP codes
Ephrata at a glance
- Ephrata is about 6.9 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,551, 29% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $252,000 (55% below Washington) and median rent is $1,106 a month.
Local data for Ephrata, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ephrata, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,551
Poverty rate
20.8%
Median home value
$252,000
Median rent
$1,106/mo
Homeownership
65.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.8%
Median age
31.9
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,674), German Americans (1,099), Irish Americans (1,026).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant County. PPP loans are for Ephrata.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,316
42,301 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,210
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$582M
FY 2026, $5,874 per person
How people get to work
Ephrata, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.8%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ephrata, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
533
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
182
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 24°F
7.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ephrata, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
Cities near Ephrata
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LakeviewCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Soap LakeCity | 5.4 mi | 1.5 |
| Moses Lake NorthCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.7 |
| Cascade ValleyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.7 |
| QuincyCity | 16 mi | 6.7 |
| Wilson CreekTown | 21 mi | 1 |
| WheelerCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| Moses LakeCity | 22 mi | 18.1 |
| GeorgeCity | 23 mi | 1.4 |
| Crescent BarCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1 |
| Coulee CityTown | 24 mi | 0.9 |
| Banks Lake SouthCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.4 |
| Marine ViewCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.9 |
| KruppTown | 26 mi | 0.6 |
| Sunland EstatesCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.4 |
| Rock IslandCity | 29 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ephrata, WA in?
- Ephrata is in Grant County, Washington.
- What is the population of Ephrata, WA?
- About 8,560 people live in Ephrata, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ephrata?
- Nearby places include Lakeview (4.4 mi), Soap Lake (5.4 mi), Moses Lake North (13 mi), Cascade Valley (15 mi), Quincy (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023