Deer Park, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Spokane County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,605 Population 668/sq mi density
$57,294 Median Income $28,830 per capita
$317,500 Home Value $465,282 Zillow
$890 Median Rent 35.1% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$57,294 median income, 17.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$317,500 home value, $890/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Deer Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. The area receives 45.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation2,202 ft (671 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density668/sq mi
Coordinates47.9642°N, 117.4398°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySpokane County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 45.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %76.5%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0465 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.0 / 100
Community Resilience75.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

92 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 13, 2025.

Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 123 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 136 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 31 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 32 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 82 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 150 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 82 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 136 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 135 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 75 km
Mar 8, 1994 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho M3.4 142 km
Nov 2, 1996 4 km W of Trout Creek, Montana M3.4 134 km
Jun 28, 1997 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.4 132 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 29 km
Dec 15, 2012 19 km S of Troy, Montana M3.4 122 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 31 km
May 10, 2000 Idaho-Montana border region M3.3 136 km
Sep 22, 2003 12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho M3.3 32 km
Feb 11, 2025 2 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.3 133 km
Apr 24, 2015 7 km SW of Hope, Idaho M3.3 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

39 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF3 84 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF2 65 km 0
Apr 9, 1991 EF2 47 km 0
Jul 17, 1978 EF2 33 km 0
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 86 km 0
May 6, 1957 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 15, 1954 EF2 60 km 0
May 6, 2009 EF1 56 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 84 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 84 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 14 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF1 81 km 0
Apr 12, 1984 EF1 31 km 0
Oct 17, 1983 EF1 55 km 0
Jul 25, 1983 EF1 71 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF1 2 km 0
Aug 14, 1980 EF1 65 km 0
Aug 19, 1978 EF1 73 km 0
Jun 29, 1970 EF1 27 km 0
Apr 18, 2024 EF0 35 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 - 85 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m - 71 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m - 85 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m - 85 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m - 48 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m - 85 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m - 54 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 85 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WHITNEY (127,930 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 WHITNEY 127,930 93 km
2015 CARPENTER RD. 62,488 49 km
2021 SUMMIT TRAIL 54,855 86 km
2019 WILLIAMS FLATS 44,680 79 km
2014 DEVILS ELBOW COMPLEX 25,988 99 km
2012 APACHE PASS 25,101 96 km
2015 TOWER 24,779 62 km
2008 SWANSON LAKE 18,941 77 km
2021 FORD CORKSCREW 16,179 21 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,401 30 km
2020 KEWA FIELD 11,811 69 km
2023 OREGON 10,957 18 km
2003 RATTLESNAKE CANYON 10,655 72 km
2023 GRAY 10,096 51 km
2016 CAYUSE MTN 9,744 47 km
2014 WATERMELON HILL 9,321 74 km
2015 LOWER FLAT 9,034 99 km
2015 GRAVES MOUNTAIN 8,559 99 km
1988 S.17MILE1 8,089 99 km
2003 HATTEN ROAD 7,247 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 2.9 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Wettest

Deer Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 27°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.6").

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