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East Wenatchee

East Wenatchee, Washington

  •   State: 
    Washington
      County: 
    Douglas County
      City: 
    East Wenatchee
      County FIPS: 
    53017
      Coordinates: 
    47°25′17″N 120°17′17″W
      Area total: 
    4.10 sq mi (10.61 km²)
      Area land: 
    3.79 sq mi (9.81 km²)
      Area water: 
    0.31 sq mi (0.79 km²)
      Elevation: 
    712 ft (217 m)
      Established: 
    Incorporated March 11, 1935
  •   Latitude: 
    47,426
      Longitude: 
    -120,2633
      Dman name cbsa: 
    Wenatchee, WA
      Timezone: 
    Pacific Standard Time (PST) UTC-8:00; Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) UTC-7:00
      ZIP codes: 
    98802
      GMAP: 

    East Wenatchee, Douglas County, Washington, United States

  •   Population: 
    9,398
      Population density: 
    3,752.71 residents per square mile of area (1,448.92/km²)
      Household income: 
    $47,359
      Households: 
    2,567
      Unemployment rate: 
    6.40%
  •   Sales taxes: 
    8.00%

East Wenatchee is a city in Douglas County, Washington, United States. The population at the 2010 census was 13,190, a 129.1% increase on the 2000 census. As of 2019, the Office of Financial Management estimates that the current population was 14,219. Fruit orchards become one of the area's leading industries. The first trans-pacific flight was the first nonstop flight across the Pacific Ocean on October 5, 1931. In May 1987, farmworkers accidentally discovered a cache of 11,000-year-old Clovis points and other artifacts left by Pleistocene hunters. The legal moratorium on new archaeological work at the new site ended on June 1, 2007. The town was incorporated on March 11, 1935, the original town site was 50 acres (200,000 m2) Through subsequent annexations, the town has grown into a city. Today, East Wenchee's boundaries encompass 3.67 square miles (9.5 km²), and the city's boundaries are 3.5 square miles, or 9.7 km². The city is located on the east shore of the Columbia River, opposite Wenatchees on the west shore. The bridge that opened in 1908 is a 1,060-foot (320 m) pin-connected steel cantilever bridge and cost $177,000 to build. It once carried Sunset Highway (State Highway 2) across the river. It remains as a footbridge and still has the old pipeline running across it.

History

East Wenatchee is the primary city name, but also E Wenatchee, Wenatchee are acceptable city names or spellings. The official name is East Wenatchee, Washington. The first highway bridge to span the Columbia River opened in 1908. Fruit orchards become one of the area's leading industries. East Wenatchee's boundaries encompass 3.67 square miles (9.5 km²) In 1931, pilots Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon Jr. safely belly-landed their Bellanca airplane, Miss Veedol, on a nearby airstrip known then as Fancher Field. On May 27, 1987, farmworkers accidentally discovered a cache of 11,000-year-old Clovis points and other artifacts, left there by Pleistocene hunters. In 2007, a devastating wind storm with thousands of dollars worth of damage to homes, businesses, and city parks went without power for days and even weeks. The public school named after General Robert E. Lee (1955-1955) is still open today. The school district voted to change the name from Robert E Lee Elementary School in 2018 to Robert Lee School in August 2017 and again in August 2018. The town was incorporated on March 11, 1935, the original town site was 50 acres (200,000 m2) Through subsequent annexations, the town has grown into a city of 3.5 square miles. The city is home to the only public school in Washington State named after Robert ELee (1919-1954) The town is also home to a public library named for General Robert Lee, who served as the town's first postmaster from 1855 to 1858.

Geography

East Wenatchee is located at 47°2517N 120°1717W (47.421506, -120.288094).According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.81 square miles (9.87 km²) of which, 3.80 square miles is land and 0.03 km² is water. The city is located in the Washington D.C. suburbs of Chelan, Chelan and Yreka, and in the Chelan County area of Washington state. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the city's population at 3.8 million. It is the state's second-largest city, after Chelyabinsk, with a population of 4.2 million. The town's population was 4.1 million in the 2010 U.N. Census. It has a population density of 1,077.4 square miles per square mile, or 3.7 square miles. The state's population is 4.3 million, or 4.4 per cent of whom live in the town of East Wenatchees. It's the second largest city in the state behind Chelya, with 4.6 million people living in the city of Chelyalum, and the third largest in Washington state after Yrekas, with 3.9 million people. It was the site of the first recorded human settlement in the area, in 1805. It also is home to the University of Washington's College of Medicine.

Agriculture

There are many orchards surrounding East Wenatchee. Commercial crops primarily include apples, sweet cherries and pears. Apricots, peaches, nectarines, and plums are also grown.Wheat and other grain is also grown on farms in the outlying areas. The town is home to a large number of wineries and other wineries. It is also home to the University of Washington, which holds the U.S. College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The city is located in the eastern part of the Washington State D.C. region, near the border with Washington State. It has a population of about 3,000. It was founded in 1872. The U.N. College and Natural Resource Department is based in the town. It also has its headquarters in the city of Chelan, in the western part of Washington state, near Chelan County, and the town of Eureka. The University of Wyoming has a campus in the area, which was established in 1876. The campus is located near the town's downtown area, and has a large fruit and nut orchard. The area also has a number of small wineries, which were founded in the late 19th century. In the early 20th century, the town was the site of the first wineries in the state. The region is known for its apple and pear production. The state's wineries are also known for their quality fruit and nuts. The community has a long history of supporting the local economy.

Nearby entertainment and recreation

Activities in East Wenatchee or the nearby city of Wenatchees include: skiing, hiking, kayaking, fishing, bowling, and hockey. The town is home to Apple Blossom Festival, Wings and Wheels Festival, and the Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail. It is also home to the Town Toyota Center, which hosts semi-pro baseball and hockey games. The city is located on the Columbia River, which runs through the town. The Apple Capital Loop Trail runs along the banks of the river. The river is a popular destination for kayaking and rafting. It also is used for wake boarding, wakeboarding, and wakeboarding on theColumbia River. The community is also known for its apple orchards, which have been the site of festivals for more than 100 years. It has a population of about 6,000. The population of the town is about 4,000, with the majority of its residents living in the town of Wenchee. The majority of the city's residents are from Wenchees, a small town in the eastern part of the U.S., with the rest of the population coming from elsewhere in the state. The largest city in the area is Wencheesville, with a population in the region of about 5,000 people. The area has a history of economic growth, particularly in the late 20th century and early 30th century. The current population is around 6,200 people. In the city, there are more than 1,000 businesses.

Culture

The City hosts an annual Wings and Wheels Festival to commemorate Clyde Pangborn's historic non-stop flight across the Pacific Ocean. Wenatchee Valley's Super Oval is home to the Apple Blossom Festival and the Classy Chassis Parade & Car Show. The City also hosts the annual Wings & Wheels Festival on the first weekend of October.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 13,190 people, 4,997 households, and 3,517 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 80.1% White, 0.3% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0%.1% Pacific Islander, 14.0% from other races, and. 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.4%. The median income for a household was $34,919. The per capita income for the city is $17,876. 16.5% of the population and 13.4 per cent of families were below the poverty line in 2010. Out of the total people living in poverty, 28.6% were under the age of 18 and 4.2 per cent were 65 or older. The median age in theCity was 35.2 years. The city is located on the U.S.-Mexico border. It is located near the junction of the Mississippi River and the Arkansas River. It has a population of 13,189, with 5,275 housing units, and a population density of 3,471.1 inhabitants per square mile (1,340.2/km²) The city's population is expected to grow to 13,500 by the end of the year. The population is predicted to reach 13,800 by the year 2020. The U.N. has a plan to build a new international airport in the area.

Shopping

The area's major shopping centers are Wenatchee Valley Mall and Valley North Mall. The area is home to a number of restaurants, bars and nightclubs. The town is also known for its casinos and nightlife, especially in the summer. The city is also home to several wineries and wineries, including Wenatchees Valley and North Valley Wineries.

Government and politics

The City of East Wenatchee has a mayorcouncil government. The City Council consists of seven members. The Mayor presides at City Council meetings and acts as the city's executive officer. The city has a population of 2,000. The mayor is responsible for leading the city in the event of a city-wide emergency. The council has a budget of $1,000,000 for the year and $1.5 million for the next two years. It also has a finance committee with a $500,000 budget and $100,000 in reserves. It has a planning commission with a budget and a planning committee of $50,000 to $100, 000. It is the only city in Washington state with a mayor and a council of seven. It was founded in 1883 and has been in existence since 1883. The current mayor was first elected in 1881 and was re-elected in 1882. The first City Council was formed in 1884. The last City Council meeting was held in 1894. It had seven members at the beginning of the 20th century. It currently has seven members, including the mayor and the mayor of the city. The president of the City Council is a former mayor, who was elected in 1978. The Council has a board of directors, which is made up of the mayor, the city manager, and two other members. There are no elected council members. It's the first city to have a mayor in the state of Washington.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in East Wenatchee, Douglas County, Washington = 92.3. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 60. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 99. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in East Wenatchee = 2.7 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 9,398 individuals with a median age of 37.4 age the population grows by 12.88% in East Wenatchee, Douglas County, Washington population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 3,752.71 residents per square mile of area (1,448.92/km²). There are average 2.5 people per household in the 2,567 households with an average household income of $47,359 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 6.40% of the available work force and has dropped -2.79% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 28.02%. The number of physicians in East Wenatchee per 100,000 population = 52.6.

Weather

The annual rainfall in East Wenatchee = 8.8 inches and the annual snowfall = 26.9 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 64. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 197. 88 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 22.1 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 72, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in East Wenatchee, Douglas County, Washington which are owned by the occupant = 58.77%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 29 years with median home cost = $236,410 and home appreciation of -6.87%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $11.32 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,841 per student. There are 20.3 students for each teacher in the school, 462 students for each Librarian and 796 students for each Counselor. 7.49% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 11.61% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 6.99% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).

  • East Wenatchee's population in Douglas County, Washington of 1,260 residents in 1900 has increased 7,46-fold to 9,398 residents after 120 years, according to the official 2020 census.

    Approximately 51.38% female residents and 48.62% male residents live in East Wenatchee, Douglas County, Washington.

    As of 2020 in East Wenatchee, Douglas County, Washington are married and the remaining 39.35% are single population.

  • 18.6 minutes is the average time that residents in East Wenatchee require for a one-way commute to work. A long commute can have different effects on health. A Gallup poll in the US found that in terms of mental health, long haul commuters are up to 12 percent more likely to experience worry, and ten percent less likely to feel well rested. The Gallup poll also found that of people who commute 61­–90 minutes each day, a whopping one third complained of neck and back pain, compared to less than a quarter of people who only spend ten minutes getting to work.

    85.11% of the working population which commute to work alone in their car, 8.55% of the working population which commutes to work in a carpool, 0.83% of the population that commutes using mass transit, including bus, light rail, subway, and ferry. 3.45% of the population that has their home as their principal place of work.

  • Of the total residential buildings in East Wenatchee, Douglas County, Washington, 58.77% are owner-occupied homes, another 34.72% are rented apartments, and the remaining 6.51% are vacant.

  • The 30.29% of the population in East Wenatchee, Douglas County, Washington who identify themselves as belonging to a religion are distributed among the following most diverse religions.

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