2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Kelso, WA vs Yakima, WA

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- Yakima has 28% more violent crime than Kelso.
- Yakima has 8% less property crime than Kelso.
 Kelso, WAYakima, WAUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock28.822.7
 Property Crime76  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Kelso    3 Reviews

Disclaimer: This was written in 2019. All info subject to change! Kelso is a quieter town, with a lot to offer if you have the money. If you do NOT have money, the  More

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Over 15 years ago

It rains here so much if you have SAD do not move here. If you have allergies not a good place to  More

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Over 15 years ago

It is overcast here a lot and not good if you are  More

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Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Kelso, WashingtonCrime Index
 Lexington, WA 
 Cougar, WA 
 Beacon Hill, WA 
 Kalama, WA18.05
 Ryderwood, WA20.25
 Castle Rock, WA26.45
 Longview Heights, WA27.55
 West Side Highway, WA29.8
 Woodland, WA37.4
 Kelso, WA48.3

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