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Chinook, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Clatsop County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
557
Population
551/sq mi density
$132,792
Median Income
$79,349 per capita
$331,100
Home Value
$409,261 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
226 sunny days/yr
111
Violent Crime/100K
1,672 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$132,792 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$331,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Chinook experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 551/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2755°N, 123.9422°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Clatsop County County |
| Nearest Airport | Astoria Regional (AST) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
| Tsunami | Very High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 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 | 136 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 8 | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Helens (136 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 136 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 150 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 168 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 179 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 12.1 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 9.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 9.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 12.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 13.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Chinook has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 42°F in December to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 83.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (13.0") and July the driest (1.6").