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College Place, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Walla Walla County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
9,828
Population
2,768/sq mi density
$59,768
Median Income
$31,847 per capita
$335,000
Home Value
$398,551 Zillow
$1,118
Median Rent
32.7% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
117
Violent Crime/100K
1,708 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$59,768 median income, 2.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$335,000 home value, $1,118/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
117 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.7% bachelor's degree or higher
College Place experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 782 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,768/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0416°N, 118.3894°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Walla Walla County County |
| Nearest Airport | Walla Walla Regional (ALW) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
College Place has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 35°F in December to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.5").