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Basin City, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Benton County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,527
Population
479/sq mi density
$72,024
Median Income
$19,844 per capita
$1,235
Median Rent
18.1% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
507
Violent Crime/100K
4,862 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$72,024 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
507 violent crimes/100K (33% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Basin City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 479/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5890°N, 119.1566°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Benton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tri-Cities (PSC) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0469 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Adams (184 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Basin City has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.2") and July the driest (0.2").