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 $335,845 Zillow
$878 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
39 Violent Crime/100K 493 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,375 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$247,800 home value, $878/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
39 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. 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 34.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,643 ft (501 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density1,611/sq mi
Coordinates48.5454°N, 117.8985°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyStevens County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
66 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 43.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood
Good Days %70.2%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score60.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.7 / 100
Community Resilience38.0 / 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)

Earthquake History

104 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.1 on May 15, 2025.

Jun 24, 1997 16 km WNW of Malott, Washington M4.6 148 km
Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 87 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 102 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 122 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 103 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 116 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 77 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 122 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 144 km
Jun 24, 1997 16 km NW of Malott, Washington M3.6 148 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 123 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 101 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 102 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 109 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 123 km
Apr 24, 2015 7 km SW of Hope, Idaho M3.3 119 km
Sep 22, 2003 12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho M3.3 97 km
Apr 20, 2025 8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 121 km
Mar 16, 2000 1 km WSW of Coulee City, Washington M3.2 148 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

19 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 9, 1991 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 17, 1978 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 16 km 0
May 6, 2009 EF1 88 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 90 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 90 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 13 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 13 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 82 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF1 82 km 0
Jul 25, 1983 EF1 6 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF1 74 km 0
Aug 14, 1980 EF1 9 km 0
Jun 29, 1970 EF1 84 km 0
Apr 25, 2008 EF0 23 km 0
Jun 25, 2004 EF0 79 km 0
Apr 27, 1999 EF0 92 km 0
Apr 6, 1994 EF0 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

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.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH STAR (218,547 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 NORTH STAR 218,547 78 km
2015 CARPENTER RD. 62,488 57 km
2021 SUMMIT TRAIL 54,855 44 km
2015 STICKPIN 54,119 50 km
2019 WILLIAMS FLATS 44,680 77 km
2021 CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE 37,393 84 km
2021 WALKER CREEK 26,165 91 km
2014 DEVILS ELBOW COMPLEX 25,988 66 km
2015 TOWER 24,779 57 km
1988 WHITE MOUNTAIN 21,855 44 km
2007 MANILA CREEK 16,248 86 km
2021 FORD CORKSCREW 16,179 69 km
2015 RENNER 13,975 32 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,401 84 km
2020 KEWA FIELD 11,811 51 km
2012 BUFFALO LAKE ROAD 11,260 97 km
2023 OREGON 10,957 80 km
2003 RATTLESNAKE CANYON 10,655 83 km
2016 CAYUSE MTN 9,744 78 km
2000 BUFFALO LAKE 9,709 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.5 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in
April 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in
May 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
July 71°F (21°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Colville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 29°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (0.7").

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