Prosser, WA

Prosser, Washington

Prosser, Washington, in Benton county, is 30 miles W of Kennewick, Washington (center to center) and 147 miles E of Portland, Oregon. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Richland - Kennewick - Pasco metropolitan area. Prosser contains a population of approximately 4,838.

The People and Families of Prosser

In Prosser, about 59% of adults are married. Prosser has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Prosser had a median family income of $45,162.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Prosser favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $6,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Prosser Housing

Prosser has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 69% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Prosser, 93% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

Prosser strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Prosser, WA

Comparing Prosser to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Prosser Almanac

Prosser Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Prosser Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Prosser residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Prosser, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Prosser Hospitals

PROSSER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
723 MEMORIAL STREET
(509) 786-2222
Emergency Service: Yes

Prosser High Schools (2004)

PROSSER HIGH SCHOOL
1203 PROSSER AVE.
509-786-1224
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 843 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.8

PROSSER FALLS EDUCATION CENTER
1500 GRANT AVE.
509-786-1820
A Non-traditional School
Serves 69 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 34.5

Prosser Colleges

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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