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Naches, Washington

Naches is a town of 1,059 people in Yakima County, Washington.

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Population1,059 +68.9% since 2019
Elevation1,473 ft 449 m
Land area0.9 sq mi
ZIP code98937
Nearest airportYakima Air Terminal (YKM) 13 mi

Why visit Naches

Townapedia lists 2 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; December lows average 21°F.

About Naches

Naches is a town in Yakima County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,084 at the 2020 census. The town is located along the Naches River west of Yakima near the eastern foothills of the Cascade Range.

From the Wikipedia article Naches, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do1

Thompson's Farm Market

Farm and orchard

9950 US 12, Naches

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Parks, trails and playgrounds2

Applewood Park

Park · 0.8 mi

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Cleman's View Sports Park

Park · 0.9 mi

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Restaurants and cafes12

Cot's Peak

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.6 mi

22 2nd Street, Naches

Mo-We 07:00-17:00; Th-Sa 07:00-18:30

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Laredo Drive In

Restaurant · American, Burger

9921 US 12, Naches

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What I Crave

Restaurant · Tacos, Sandwich · 0.6 mi

216 Naches Avenue

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Van's 1885 Bar & Grill

Restaurant · American, Burger · 0.6 mi

208 Naches Avenue, Naches

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Walkabout Creek Saloon

Diner · American

9990 US-12, Naches

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Highway Expresso

Cafe · Coffee, Muffin · 0.4 mi

10118 Naches, US-12, Naches

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D'Nile Tap House

Bar and pub · 0.6 mi

204 Naches Avenue

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Double Shot Espresso

Cafe · Coffee Shop

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Sticky Fingers Bakery & Cafe

Bakery · 0.6 mi

217 Naches Avenue, Naches

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Drift Inn 50's Diner

Restaurant · 0.8 mi

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Nala's Ice Cream And Coffee House

Ice cream · 0.8 mi

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Subway

Fast food · Sandwich · 0.8 mi

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Where to stay1

Natchez Hotel

Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi

213 Naches Avenue

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History

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, early settlers like Henry Sedge played a role in the development of the Naches and Nile communities. Sedge was appointed postmaster of Nile and was involved in education and community events, including Memorial Day programs at the local schoolhouse.

From the History section of Naches, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Churches and places of worship4

Shopping3

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Gas and EV charging5

Schools, colleges and libraries9

Healthcare1

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Map of Naches

38 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 1.1 in of rainFebruary: 0.7 in of rainMarch: 0.7 in of rainApril: 0.7 in of rainMay: 0.8 in of rainJune: 0.8 in of rainJuly: 0.2 in of rainAugust: 0.2 in of rainSeptember: 0.3 in of rainOctober: 0.7 in of rainNovember: 0.9 in of rainDecember: 1.4 in of rainJanuary: 37°FFebruary: 45°FMarch: 54°FApril: 62°FMay: 72°FJune: 78°FJuly: 88°FAugust: 87°FSeptember: 78°FOctober: 64°FNovember: 48°FDecember: 36°FJanuary: 22°FFebruary: 24°FMarch: 28°FApril: 34°FMay: 43°FJune: 48°FJuly: 54°FAugust: 52°FSeptember: 44°FOctober: 34°FNovember: 26°FDecember: 21°FJFMAMJJASOND
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Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan37°F22°F1.1 in
Feb45°F24°F0.7 in
Mar54°F28°F0.7 in
Apr62°F34°F0.7 in
May72°F43°F0.8 in
Jun78°F48°F0.8 in
Jul88°F54°F0.2 in
Aug87°F52°F0.2 in
Sep78°F44°F0.3 in
Oct64°F34°F0.7 in
Nov48°F26°F0.9 in
Dec36°F21°F1.4 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Selah 2 Ne (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$54,286median household income
$271,700median home value
$1,458median monthly rent
32.2median age
26.7%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
55.0%of homes are owner-occupied
19.8 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1826%18 to 3428%35 to 6433%65 and over13%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Yakima County has had 28 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.

  • 2026-08-03: Wildfires (Fire)
  • 2026-07-26: Signal Peak Fire (Fire)
  • 2026-07-26: Ransier Fire (Fire)
  • 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
  • 2025-12-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
  • 2024-07-26: Retreat Fire (Fire)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Yakima Air Terminal (YKM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.

  • Gleed 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
  • Yakima 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
  • Terrace Heights 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
  • Ellensburg 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
  • Kittitas 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
  • Granger 35 mi southeast, about 57 min by car
  • Cle Elum 35 mi north, about 56 min by car
  • Desert Aire 36 mi east, about 58 min by car
  • Mattawa 37 mi east, about 1 h by car
  • Sunnyside 43 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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