What are the schools like in Harrah, WA?

Harrah is served primarily by Mount Adams School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.

What is the median household income in Harrah?

The median household income in Harrah, WA is $68,333 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.6%.

What is the weather like in Harrah, WA?

Harrah has an average high temperature of 39.3°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.4 inches.

Harrah, WA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Harrah, WA affordable or expensive?

Harrah's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Harrah is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $160,400 and the median rent is $864 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Harrah, WA?

Harrah has a violent crime rate of 340.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1988.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Harrah, WA a Good Place to Live?

Harrah is a small town of 640 in Washington, with a median household income of $68,333 and a 11.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Harrah stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Harrah is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Harrah city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.2

Harrah's overall cost of living index is 98.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Harrah costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Harrah, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$160,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$864	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,333	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Harrah's violent crime rate is 340.8 per 100,000 residents — 10% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

340.8 /100k

Property Crime

1988.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Harrah is served primarily by Mount Adams School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Harrah, WA	National Avg
School District	Mount Adams School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	71.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Harrah sees average highs of 39.3°F in January and 90.2°F in July, with 7.8 inches of annual precipitation and 20.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Harrah, WA
Average High — January	39.3°F
Average High — July	90.2°F
Annual Precipitation	7.8"
Annual Snowfall	20.4"

Demographics

Metric	Harrah, WA	National Avg
Population	640	—
Median Age	35.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	40.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	39.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	25.6%	22.2%
65 and over	12.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wapato, WA 6 mi Parker, WA 8 mi Donald, WA 8 mi White Swan, WA 10 mi Union Gap, WA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Harrah

Harrah, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98933

Harrah vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harrah, WA affordable or expensive?

Harrah's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Harrah roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $160,400 and median rent is $864/month.

What is the crime rate in Harrah, WA?

Harrah's violent crime rate is 340.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1988.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Harrah?

Public schools in Harrah are operated by Mount Adams School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 14.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Harrah, WA a good place to live?

Harrah, WA has a population of 640, a median household income of $68,333, and an unemployment rate of 11.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Harrah?

Harrah averages 39.3°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 7.8 inches with about 20.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Harrah?

Harrah, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98933.

What is the population of Harrah?

The population of Harrah, Washington is 640 with a median age of 35.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Harrah?

Key numbers for living in Harrah: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $160,400, median household income $68,333, crime index 92 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Harrah side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.