Grant County

MyTownView tracks 14 municipalities in Grant County, Washington. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

14Municipalities
101,799Residents
20Articles
4Meetings (30d)
$60,589Avg. Median Income
$202,115Avg. Home Value

Recent News

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Apr 15George Washington reenactor discusses legacy for America's 250th anniversaryGeorgeApr 6The Inland Northwest is getting its own Tulip Fest in Moses LakeMoses LakeFeb 2033-year-old man identified in fatal deputy shooting in rural Moses LakeMoses LakeFeb 18State Route 28 reopened between Soap Lake and EphrataEphrataJan 27Moses Lake school bus involved in crash, no students hurtMoses LakeJan 22Hansen Road overpass closure forces I-90 detours in Moses LakeMoses LakeJan 19Woman rescued from fiery crash near Soap LakeSoap LakeJan 15Law enforcement responds to standoff with shooting suspect in Ephrata, WashingtonEphrataJan 15Law enforcement responds to standoff with shooting suspect in EphrataEphrataNov 21Moses Lake may suspend health insurance, hire replacements if teachers strikeMoses LakeSep 30Moses Lake man arrested for felony warrant for rape after hiding in Coulee City homeCoulee CitySep 29Crash involving motorhome and car blocking intersection near Soap LakeSoap LakeSep 5Two Mattawa teens arrested for shooting, killing manMattawaSep 4Boil water order lifted for people living in EphrataEphrata

Meetings

4

Recent

Apr 15City CouncilEphrataAgendaApr 1City CouncilEphrataAgendaMar 23City CouncilEphrataAgendaMar 18City CouncilEphrataAgendaMar 4City CouncilEphrataAgendaFeb 18City CouncilEphrataAgendaFeb 9Parks & Recreation CommissionEphrataAgendaFeb 4City CouncilEphrataAgenda

Rankings in Grant County

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1Soap LakeGrant+17.3%
2Royal CityGrant+4.2%
3WardenGrant+2.0%
4Moses LakeGrant+1.9%
5MattawaGrant+1.8%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Safest Cities

Safety
#CityCrimes per 1,000
1Soap LakeGrant14.6 total crimes per 1k
2WardenGrant17.0 total crimes per 1k
3EphrataGrant25.9 total crimes per 1k
4Moses LakeGrant31.1 total crimes per 1k
5QuincyGrant41.5 total crimes per 1k
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Source: Illinois Uniform Crime Reporting Program (I-UCR)

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1QuincyGrant0.03%
2Royal CityGrant0.03%
3WardenGrant0.04%
4MattawaGrant0.05%
5Soap LakeGrant0.05%
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Annual Financial Report

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1QuincyGrant82 / 100
2Royal CityGrant82 / 100
3WardenGrant73 / 100
4MattawaGrant64 / 100
5Soap LakeGrant64 / 100
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Illinois Dept. of Insurance

Municipalities

Coulee City

Pop. 549Income $49,135Homes $161,700
Town (Board of Trustees)

Electric City

Pop. 956Income $71,875Homes $219,700
City (Mayor-Council)

Ephrata

Pop. 8,477Income $70,321Homes $240,000
City (Mayor-Council)

George

Pop. 809Income $55,781Homes $167,000
City (Mayor-Council)

Grand Coulee

Pop. 972Income $42,083Homes $211,900
City (Mayor-Council)

Hartline

Pop. 180Income $88,036Homes $186,700
Town (Board of Trustees)

Krupp (Marlin)

Pop. 49Homes $212,500
Town (Board of Trustees)

Mattawa

Pop. 3,335Income $41,250
City (Mayor-Council)

Moses Lake

Pop. 25,146Income $71,854Homes $278,100
City (Mayor-Council)

Quincy

Pop. 7,543Income $79,973Homes $283,900
City (Mayor-Council)

Royal City

Pop. 1,776Income $49,417Homes $180,300
City (Mayor-Council)

Soap Lake

Pop. 1,691Homes $156,300
City (Mayor-Council)

Warden

Pop. 2,449Income $52,344Homes $171,900
City (Mayor-Council)

Wilson Creek

Pop. 204Income $55,000Homes $157,500
Town (Board of Trustees)