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
$405,399 Zillow
$1,118
Median Rent
32.7% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
103
Violent Crime/100K
1,834 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$59,768 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$335,000 home value, $1,118/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
103 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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.7 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
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 | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 85.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
College Place has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.4").