EphrataWashington
Ephrata is a city in and the county seat of Grant County, Washington, United States. Its population was 8,477 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 8,718 in 2024..
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About Ephrata
Ephrata, WA is a close-knit town located in eastern Washington, home to 8,718 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Ephrata holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.48 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 832 residents per square mile.
What Makes Ephrata Unique
- Positioned in eastern Washington, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Washington — one of 639 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,718.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Ephrata
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Grant County Historical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ephrata
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Ephrata
- Beezley Springs Elementary
- Columbia Ridge Elementary
- Ephrata High School
- Ephrata Middle School
- Grant Elementary
- Parkway School
- Sage Hills Open Doors Youth Re-Engagement Program
- Tiger Cubs ECEAP
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Columbia Basin Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.