North Yelm, Washington
Quick Statistics
North Yelm is a community in Thurston County, Washington, home to about 2,522 people spread across 3.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $40,557 a year, and a typical home is worth about $384,500. About 16.0% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 13 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Washington towns GeoStat tracks, North Yelm ranks number 284 of 628 in population, number 382 in median household income, number 354 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around North Yelm typically top out near 78°F in July, while January nights average about 33°F. The area sees roughly 4 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Yelm, WA | 2.2 mi. | 11,102 |
| 2. | McKenna, WA | 3.7 mi. | 669 |
| 3. | Roy, WA | 3.8 mi. | 735 |
| 4. | Nisqually Indian Community, WA | 5.4 mi. | 628 |
| 5. | Rainier, WA | 6.2 mi. | 2,455 |
| 6. | Fort Lewis, WA | 9.2 mi. | 15,167 |
| 7. | DuPont, WA | 9.9 mi. | 9,931 |
| 8. | Tanglewilde, WA | 9.9 mi. | 6,314 |
What is the population of North Yelm, Washington?
North Yelm has a population of about 2,522 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is North Yelm, Washington in?
North Yelm is located in Thurston County, Washington.
What is the median home value in North Yelm, Washington?
The median home value in North Yelm is about $384,500, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in North Yelm, Washington?
The median personal income in North Yelm is about $40,557 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near North Yelm, Washington?
Since 1950, 5 tornadoes have been recorded in Thurston County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in North Yelm, Washington?
Typical July highs run about 78 degrees and January lows about 33 degrees, with around 4 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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