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Chico, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Kitsap County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
3,016
Population
1,251/sq mi density
$124,700
Median Income
$76,162 per capita
$620,300
Home Value
$597,574 Zillow
$1,724
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
237 sunny days/yr
531
Violent Crime/100K
4,599 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$124,700 median income, 0.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$620,300 home value, $1,724/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
531 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Chico experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 437 ft (133 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,251/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6226°N, 122.7193°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kitsap County County |
| Nearest Airport | Boeing Field/King County International (BFI) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 43 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 72 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | — | 39 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 8 | 51 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 56 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rainier (112 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 112 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 132 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 145 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 163 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 183 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 7.9 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 8.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 8.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Chico has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.9") and July the driest (1.0").