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Centerville, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Klickitat County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
107 Population 32/sq mi density
$122,917 Median Income $59,792 per capita
$237,500 Home Value $229,979 Zillow
$938 Median Rent 34.2% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
173 Violent Crime/100K 3,985 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$122,917 median income, 14.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$237,500 home value, $938/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
173 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Centerville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches. The area receives 26.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,598 ft (487 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates45.7540°N, 120.9081°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKlickitat County County
Nearest AirportColumbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.5"
57% below US avg
Snowfall 26.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.1 / 100
Community Resilience33.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,123 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 16, 2025.

Jun 29, 2002 6 km ENE of Government Camp, Oregon M4.5 77 km
Feb 14, 2011 31 km S of Morton, Washington M4.3 117 km
Jul 14, 2008 11 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M4.2 70 km
Jun 17, 2010 30 km S of White Swan, Washington M4.2 42 km
Jan 30, 2000 6 km SE of Condon, Oregon M4.1 87 km
May 20, 1995 15 km NNE of Ashford, Washington M4.1 148 km
Aug 16, 2004 16 km ENE of Packwood, Washington M4.0 111 km
Oct 9, 1998 20 km S of White Swan, Washington M4.0 52 km
Jun 6, 2021 6 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.9 76 km
Jun 25, 2004 17 km W of Packwood, Washington M3.9 124 km
Nov 18, 1997 20 km NW of Bickleton, Washington M3.9 55 km
Apr 24, 2003 3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon M3.9 143 km
Mar 22, 1997 10 km ESE of Condon, Oregon M3.9 90 km
Oct 1, 2004 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.9 111 km
Aug 7, 1992 8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon M3.9 103 km
Jan 3, 2018 37 km SSE of Morton, Washington M3.9 105 km
Jun 14, 2007 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.8 70 km
Jun 29, 2002 7 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.8 76 km
Aug 3, 2006 2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington M3.8 132 km
Mar 29, 2010 10 km NE of Cliffdell, Washington M3.8 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

10 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 30, 1957 EF2 99 km 0
May 19, 2006 EF1 96 km 0
Apr 7, 2008 EF0 92 km 0
Apr 23, 2005 EF0 75 km 0
Apr 23, 2005 EF0 80 km 0
Jun 7, 2004 EF0 95 km 0
May 15, 2000 EF0 93 km 0
Aug 26, 1997 EF0 71 km 0
Oct 13, 1968 EF0 93 km 0
Apr 12, 1957 EF0 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 61 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adams (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Adams Stratovolcano 3,742 m (12,277 ft) 950 67 km
Indian Heaven Shield(s) 1,806 m (5,925 ft) -6250 73 km
Hood Stratovolcano 3,426 m (11,240 ft) 1866 74 km
West Crater Volcanic field 1,329 m (4,360 ft) -5750 92 km
St. Helens Stratovolcano 2,549 m (8,363 ft) 2008 110 km
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 139 km
Jefferson Stratovolcano 3,199 m (10,495 ft) 950 139 km
Sand Mountain Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,664 m (5,459 ft) -950 173 km
Belknap Shield(s) 2,095 m (6,873 ft) 480 179 km
Three Sisters Complex 3,159 m (10,364 ft) 440 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BOXCAR 0410 RN (99,874 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 BOXCAR 0410 RN 99,874 82 km
2000 MULE DRY 90,184 66 km
2011 HANCOCK COMPLEX 71,495 93 km
2017 NENA SPRINGS 70,074 90 km
2018 SUBSTATION 0730 RN 69,109 28 km
2011 0655 RAZOR BACK EAST 65,350 88 km
2023 NEWELL ROAD 61,833 46 km
2015 COUGAR CREEK 51,866 60 km
2024 BIG HORN 51,023 64 km
2013 SUNNYSIDE TURNOFF 50,028 99 km
2018 STUBBLEFIELD 1008 RN 49,160 69 km
2017 EAGLE CREEK 48,816 82 km
2008 COAL PLANT 45,801 93 km
2014 BLACK ROCK 40,760 87 km
2014 SHANIKO BUTTE 39,852 84 km
2015 HIGHWAY 8 35,296 56 km
2018 LONG HOLLOW 0806 RN 33,662 46 km
2016 0353 RN SCOTT CANYON 32,051 59 km
2010 WHITE LIGHTNING COMPLEX (YOUTHER) 30,322 82 km
2002 WHITE RIVER 28,930 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in
March 42°F (6°C) 1.4 in
April 47°F (9°C) 0.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in
June 62°F (16°C) 0.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.0 in Wettest

Centerville has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.3").

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