Steve Pust
Located at the banks of the Nisqually River in Washington's prairie land, Yelm was the crossroads of Native American trails, later used by traders, eastern settlers and the Northern Pacific Railroad. The nearby Nisqually Tribal Reservation continues to be part of the town's culture.
Despite being close to both Olympia and Tacoma, Yelm maintains the feel of farmland and the prairie life. While many families have lived and worked in Yelm for generations, the city also continues to annex more property to accommodate growth. Residential development is underway.
Seventeen Miles east of Olympia and 25 south of Tacoma, Yelm's skyline is dominated by Mt. Rainier.
The farming economy, while still going, isn't dominant in Yelm's economy anymore. The city is developing growth in other business sectors, including retail, clean industry and tourism.
The success of the Yelm Industrial Park is an indication of the city's outlook. The city is also undergoing infrastructure changes to enhance its small-town feel, and its central retail district.
| Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambers Prairie Elementary School | KG - 05 | 530 | 20 | 98513 |
| Fort Stevens Elementary School | KG - 06 | 500 | 17 | 98597 |
| Horizons Elementary School | KG - 05 | 471 | 17 | 98513 |
| Lackamas Elementary School | KG - 05 | 310 | 19 | 98597 |
| Mckenna Elementary School | PK - 05 | 420 | 19 | 98558 |
| Meadows Elementary School | PK - 05 | 770 | 16 | 98513 |
| Mill Pond Intermediate School | KG - 06 | 460 | 18 | 98597 |
| Rainier Primary School | KG - 05 | 477 | 30 | 98576 |
| Roy Elementary School | KG - 05 | 340 | 16 | 98580 |
| Southworth Elementary School | KG - 05 | 635 | 19 | 98597 |
| Wa He Lut Indian School | KG - 08 | 140 | 0 | 98513 |
| Yelm Prairie Elementary School | PK - 06 | 433 | 19 | 98597 |
| Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Middle School | 06 - 08 | 324 | 21 | 98513 |
| Rainier Middle School | 06 - 08 | 225 | 14 | 98576 |
| Ridgeline Middle School | 06 - 08 | 630 | 20 | 98597 |
| Yelm Middle School | 06 - 08 | 640 | 20 | 98597 |
| Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainier Senior High School | 09 - 12 | 239 | 15 | 98576 |
| River Ridge High School | 09 - 12 | 1,489 | 21 | 98513 |
| Yelm High School 12 | 09 - 12 | 1,670 | 21 | 98597 |
| Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yelm Extension School | 10 - 12 | 95 | 32 | 98597 |
| Zip Code | City | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,438 | 298,796 |
| Population Density | 1,485 | 414 |
| Median Age | 33.8 | 40.9 |
| People per Household | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Median Household Income | 75,391 | 75,124 |
| Average Income per Capita | 27,666 | 36,986 |
Yelm is located in Washington. Yelm, Washington 98597has a population of 8,438. Yelm 98597 is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 34% households with children. The county percentage for households with children is 28%.
The median household income in Yelm, Washington 98597 is $75,391. The median household income for the surrounding county is $75,124 compared to the national median of $66,222. The median age of people living in Yelm 98597 is 33.8 years.
The average high temperature in July is 76.1 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 31.8 degrees. The annual precipitation is 50.79.
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