98922 Zip Code, Cle Elum

Crime Rate & Statistics

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Cle Elum

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Moderate

Low 144 / 300 High

Violent Crime 110

10% above national avg

Property Crime 111

11% above national avg

City Ranking

safer than other

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Is 98922 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is very safe. Zip code 98922 in Cle Elum, WA has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 144, which is 44% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Cle Elum.

Looking at specific crime types, assault is the most elevated concern (index: 143, 43% above average), while vehicle theft is the lowest risk (index: 84).

Highest Risk

Assault · Index 143 (43% above avg)

Lowest Risk

Vehicle Theft · Index 84 (16% below avg)

98922 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Cle Elum city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type	Index	vs National	vs Cle Elum	Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder	103	+3%	N/A	Moderate
Assault	143	+43%	N/A	Moderate
Robbery	96	-4%	N/A	Average
Rape	99	-1%	N/A	Average
Property Crime
Burglary	139	+39%	N/A	Moderate
Larceny / Theft	111	+11%	N/A	Moderate
Vehicle Theft	84	-16%	N/A	Average

98922 Crime Map

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98922 Demographics & Context

Population

8,309

Median Income

$66,216

Home Value

$790,487

Median Age

Pop. Density

13/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 21.3%

Graduate Degree 5%

Housing

77%

23%

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 90.9%

Black 0.6%

Hispanic 4.7%

Asian 1.3%

98922 Crime Map

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Cle Elum Crime Statistics

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 98922, Cle Elum?

Zip code 98922 in Cle Elum, WA has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 144, which is 44% above the national average. Zip code 98922 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Cle Elum.

Is Zip code 98922 a safe neighborhood in Cle Elum?

Zip code 98922 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Cle Elum, earning a crime grade of A. The highest concern is Assault (index: 143), while Vehicle Theft is the lowest risk (index: 84). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Cle Elum.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 98922?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 98922 is Assault, with a crime index of 143 (43% above the national average). Overall, property crime is more prevalent than violent crime in this neighborhood, which is consistent with national trends.

What are the demographics of Zip code 98922?

Zip code 98922 has a population of approximately 8,309. The median household income is $66,216. The median home value is $790,487. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 98922 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 98922's overall crime rate is 44% above the national average (index 144 vs 100). Within Cle Elum, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.