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Ellensburg
City in Washington, United States
Overview
Ellensburg is a charming university town in central Washington, filled with historic buildings, lively arts, and a welcoming small-town vibe. Surrounded by natural beauty, it offers an easy gateway to outdoor adventures and local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Washington
Population
18,666
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
47.00°, -120.55°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,470
Local Cost
$1,560
Local Income
$2,850
Cashless
86
English
100
Temperature
7.4°C
Summer Avg
17.6°C
Winter Avg
-2.4°C
Record High
38.4°C
Record Low
-23.7°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
584 mm
Internet Speed
56 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
50
Coworking
0
Cafes
20
Nightlife
12
Parks
18
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ELN
Distance
4 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.
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