Yakima County

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

14Municipalities
257,152Residents
48Articles
12Meetings (30d)
$62,952Avg. Median Income
$231,314Avg. Home Value

Recent News

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Apr 16Yakima,Washington Weather Forecast | MSN WeatherYakimaApr 14Selah man arrested, children taken by child services, during drug raid on Lynwood Lane homeYakimaApr 13IRS extends tax deadline for Washington residents impacted by floodsYakimaApr 6Two dead, one injured in Mabton collision — WSP says alcohol was involvedMabtonMar 27Easter egg hunts and other festivities in the Yakima Valley 2026YakimaMar 27Sunnyside residents voice concerns over proposed biodigester at air permit hearingSunnysideMar 25Notice of Separation of Moxee police Chief Jeff BurkettMoxeeMar 25Fired Moxee police chief Jeff Burkett was target of two investigations, according to public recordsMoxeeMar 17Jury finds city and former officials liable for prosecuting Yakima businessman over plazaYakimaMar 15Three killed in two-vehicle collision east of MoxeeMoxeeFeb 28Groups partnering to test drinking water in Mabton areaMabtonFeb 28Crews rescue people stranded by rising Naches and Yakima riversNachesFeb 25Jerry Warner keeps things running at the Central Washington Agricultural Museum in Union GapUnion GapFeb 9Union Gap man, 74, found guilty of attempted child rape in 'Operation Net Nanny' trialUnion GapFeb 5Trial begins for Union Gap man, 74, charged with attempted child rape in 'Operation Net Nanny'Union Gap

Meetings

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Upcoming

Apr 21Climate Resilience Advisory CommitteeSunnysideVideoApr 21City CouncilYakimaAgenda

Recent

Apr 15Parks & Recreation CommitteeSunnysideVideoApr 14Plan CommissionSunnysideVideoApr 13City CouncilSunnysideVideoApr 7City CouncilYakimaVideoApr 7Community and Economic DevelopmentSunnysideVideoApr 6City CouncilSunnysideVideoApr 3LTACSunnysideVideoApr 2City CouncilSunnysideVideo

Rankings in Yakima County

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1SelahYakima+1.6%
2GrandviewYakima+1.3%
3Union GapYakima+1.1%
4YakimaYakima+0.2%
5SunnysideYakima-0.3%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Safest Cities

Safety
#CityCrimes per 1,000
1SelahYakima9.0 total crimes per 1k
2SunnysideYakima21.9 total crimes per 1k
3YakimaYakima22.3 total crimes per 1k
4GrandviewYakima24.1 total crimes per 1k
5ToppenishYakima32.0 total crimes per 1k
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Source: Illinois Uniform Crime Reporting Program (I-UCR)

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1ToppenishYakima0.05%
2SelahYakima0.06%
3SunnysideYakima0.06%
4Union GapYakima0.06%
5YakimaYakima0.06%
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Annual Financial Report

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1ToppenishYakima64 / 100
2SelahYakima54 / 100
3SunnysideYakima54 / 100
4Union GapYakima54 / 100
5YakimaYakima54 / 100
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Illinois Dept. of Insurance

Municipalities

Grandview

Pop. 10,907Income $59,875Homes $232,500
City (Mayor-Council)

Granger

Pop. 3,624Income $53,287Homes $149,600
City (Mayor-Council)

Harrah

Pop. 585Income $71,094Homes $197,700
Town (Board of Trustees)

Mabton

Pop. 1,959Income $54,722Homes $172,200
City (Mayor-Council)

Moxee

Pop. 4,326Income $97,194Homes $334,100
City (Mayor-Council)

Naches

Pop. 1,084Income $53,015Homes $202,200
Town (Board of Trustees)

Selah

Pop. 8,153Income $74,757Homes $366,100
City (Mayor-Council)

Sunnyside

Pop. 16,375Income $53,350Homes $207,200
City (Mayor-Council)

Tieton

Pop. 1,389Income $54,286Homes $228,400
City (Mayor-Council)

Toppenish

Pop. 8,854Income $67,766Homes $214,200
City (Mayor-Council)

Union Gap

Pop. 6,568Income $58,958Homes $186,200
City (Mayor-Council)

Wapato

Pop. 4,607Income $51,341Homes $177,600
City (Mayor-Council)

Yakima

Pop. 96,968Income $59,228Homes $273,400
City (Mayor-Council)

Zillah

Pop. 3,179Income $72,461Homes $297,000
City (Mayor-Council)