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Colville, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Stevens County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,979
Population
1,611/sq mi density
$49,375
Median Income
$36,783 per capita
$247,800
Home Value
$327,804 Zillow
$878
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
107
Violent Crime/100K
2,443 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$49,375 median income, 1.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$247,800 home value, $878/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
107 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Colville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. The area receives 43.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,643 ft (501 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,611/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.5454°N, 117.8985°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Stevens County County |
| Nearest Airport | Spokane International (GEG) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 19 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 88 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 18 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 19 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 83 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 19 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 75 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 19 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 19 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Colville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and September the driest (1.1").