Browns Point, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Pierce County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
998
Population
2,434/sq mi density
$95,104
Median Income
$64,767 per capita
$700,000
Home Value
$486,501 Zillow
$2,082
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$95,104 median income, 5.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$700,000 home value, $2,082/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Browns Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 84 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,434/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3038°N, 122.4367°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Pierce County County |
| Nearest Airport | Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 72.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0412 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.9 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 250.0 m (820 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1980 | WASHINGTON | Explosion | 250.0 m | 61 | 124 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 2 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | - | 111 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | - | 7 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 8 | 20 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rainier (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 72 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 124 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 134 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 142 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 160 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 161 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 6.1 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
Browns Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 41°F in December to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.7").