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Creston, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Lincoln County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
196
Population
478/sq mi density
$53,516
Median Income
$44,748 per capita
$143,100
Home Value
$366,648 Zillow
$543
Median Rent
17.7% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,516 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,100 home value, $543/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Creston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,438 ft (743 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 478/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7594°N, 118.5199°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Spokane International (GEG) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively 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 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| 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 | — | 94 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 14 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 95 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 94 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 37 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 94 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 31 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 94 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
Creston has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 26°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.8") and August the driest (0.6").