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Outlook, WA

Census-designated place in Yakima County, Washington.

Population

594

Land area

0.1sq mi

People per sq mi

4,584

ZIP codes

0

Outlook and its ZIP codes

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Outlook at a glance

  • Outlook is about 39 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • The median household income is $46,475, 53% below the Washington median of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $310,600 (45% below Washington).

Local data for Outlook, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Outlook, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$46,475

Poverty rate

37.4%

Median home value

$310,600

Homeownership

44.0%

Bachelor's or higher

0.0%

Median age

44.2

Average commute

16.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (594).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yakima County. PPP loans are for Outlook.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$53,739

115,435 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$54,713

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.4B

FY 2026, $5,390 per person

Yakima County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Outlook, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone69.1%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked30.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 16.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Outlook, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

88° / 24°F

8.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Outlook, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

49.6%

U.S. 33.3% +16.3 pts

Diabetes

20.9%

U.S. 12.1% +8.8 pts

Smoking

18.5%

U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

34.4%

U.S. 11.1% +23.3 pts

Cities near Outlook

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SunnysideCity4 mi7.6
GrangerCity4.9 mi1.7
MabtonCity9.5 mi0.8
GrandviewCity9.8 mi6.8
ZillahCity10 mi1.8
ToppenishCity11 mi2.2
BuenaCensus-designated place13 mi0.9
DonaldCensus-designated place17 mi1.1
WapatoCity18 mi1.2
ProsserCity18 mi5.2
ParkerCensus-designated place21 mi0.1
MoxeeCity22 mi2.4
HarrahTown22 mi0.3
Terrace HeightsCensus-designated place25 mi10.5
BickletonCensus-designated place25 mi4.7
Union GapCity25 mi5.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Outlook, WA in?
Outlook is in Yakima County, Washington.
What is the population of Outlook, WA?
About 594 people live in Outlook, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Outlook?
Nearby places include Sunnyside (4 mi), Granger (4.9 mi), Mabton (9.5 mi), Grandview (9.8 mi), Zillah (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023