Wapato, WA is a small city located in Yakima County, Washington. According to the BestPlaces rankings, Wapato has a population of 5,878 and an overall livability score of 63 out of 100. The score takes into account crime rates, education levels, housing prices, employment figures and other factors that affect quality of life. Wapato scores well for its low cost of living with an index score of 88 out of 100 and has a moderate unemployment rate of 6.7%. Education level is lower than average with an index score of 45 out of 100. Despite having lower than average scores for education and crime rates, Wapato's overall livability score remains relatively good due to its low cost of living and average employment rate.
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