Yakima, WA
MoveScore 54 out of 100 (Below average) · 4 of 6 federal sources
Score Breakdown
Each sub-score is normalized to 0-100. Missing sub-scores are skipped, not penalized.
What the Federal Data Says
Air (EPA AQS)
Grade: C
Median AQI: 46
Unhealthy days (5-yr): 62
Schools (NCES / EDFacts)
Average score: 70 (B)
Top-rated schools tracked: 1
Fiscal Health (Census ASPEP)
Per-capita spending: $17,365
Fiscal score: 59
Hospitals (CMS HCAHPS)
Average quality rating: 1.0 / 5
Hospitals tracked: 1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MoveScore of Yakima, WA?
Yakima has a MoveScore of 54 out of 100 (grade D, Below average). The score averages 4 of six federal livability dimensions with equal weight.
Where does the Yakima data come from?
Yakima sub-scores come from federal government sources: the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for crime, EPA SDWIS for water safety, EPA AQS for air quality, NCES CCD and EDFacts for schools, Census ASPEP for municipal fiscal health, and CMS HCAHPS for hospital quality.
How are schools in Yakima?
Public schools in Yakima average a score of 70 (grade B) based on NCES and EDFacts assessment and enrollment data. 1 top-rated schools are tracked in the city.
What is the air quality in Yakima?
Yakima air quality is graded C by the EPA Air Quality System, with a median AQI of 46 and 62 unhealthy air days recorded over the last five years.
Sub-scores are normalized to 0-100 and averaged with equal weight. Missing sources are skipped. A composite requires at least three of the six sub-scores.