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Carson, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Hood River County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,553
Population
533/sq mi density
$70,347
Median Income
$35,485 per capita
$385,100
Home Value
$442,950 Zillow
$955
Median Rent
35.8% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
258 sunny days/yr
129
Violent Crime/100K
1,335 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,347 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$385,100 home value, $955/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
129 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Carson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 556 ft (169 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 533/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7348°N, 121.8262°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Hood River County County |
| Nearest Airport | Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 59 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Indian Heaven (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 22 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 25 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 41 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 59 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 59 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 118 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 124 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 151 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 161 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 178 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 9.9 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 7.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 9.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 10.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Carson has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 34°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.2") and July the driest (0.8").