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Harrah, WA
Town in Yakima County, Washington.
Population
662
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,421
ZIP codes
0
Harrah and its ZIP codes
Harrah at a glance
- Harrah is about 21 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $73,958 a year, 25% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $221,900 (61% below Washington) and median rent is $963 a month.
Local data for Harrah, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Harrah, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,958
Poverty rate
13.5%
Median home value
$221,900
Median rent
$963/mo
Homeownership
63.3%
Bachelor's or higher
17.0%
Median age
33.1
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (418), German Americans (21), Irish Americans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yakima County. PPP loans are for Harrah.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,739
115,435 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,713
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.38B
FY 2026, $5,390 per person
How people get to work
Harrah, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Harrah, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
440
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
721
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 24°F
7.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Harrah, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.1%
U.S. 11.1% +11.0 pts
Cities near Harrah
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WapatoCity | 6.2 mi | 1.2 |
| ParkerCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.1 |
| DonaldCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.1 |
| White SwanCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.7 |
| Union GapCity | 10 mi | 5.6 |
| BuenaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| AhtanumCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.7 |
| ToppenishCity | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| YakimaCity | 13 mi | 28.1 |
| MoxeeCity | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| ZillahCity | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| Terrace HeightsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 10.5 |
| SummitviewCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.4 |
| SelahCity | 17 mi | 4.6 |
| GrangerCity | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| GleedCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Harrah, WA in?
- Harrah is in Yakima County, Washington.
- What is the population of Harrah, WA?
- About 662 people live in Harrah, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Harrah?
- Nearby places include Wapato (6.2 mi), Parker (7.4 mi), Donald (8.4 mi), White Swan (10 mi), Union Gap (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023