Johnson City, TN vs Pasco, WA

Pasco is safer with a higher safety score by 2 points. Johnson City, TN has a safety score of 65/100 while Pasco, WA has 67/100, based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Johnson City, TN has a violent crime rate of 402.2 per 100,000 residents, while Pasco, WA has 347.6 per 100,000. Lower rates indicate safer communities. The national average is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Johnson City, TN has a property crime rate of 2302.5 per 100,000, compared to 2195.7 per 100,000 in Pasco, WA. Property crimes include burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft.

Safety scores range from 0-100, combining violent crime rates, property crime rates, and population data from the FBI UCR. Higher scores mean safer cities. Grades: A (80+), B (65-79), C (50-64), D (40-49), F (below 40).

Based on crime data alone, Pasco is safer. However, safety is just one factor — also consider cost of living, job market, schools, and quality of life. Visit our city pages for more details on each.