Electric City, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Douglas County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
800
Population
402/sq mi density
$71,875
Median Income
$41,371 per capita
$219,700
Home Value
$318,461 Zillow
$1,043
Median Rent
25.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$219,700 home value, $1,043/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Electric City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. The area receives 27.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,603 ft (489 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 402/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9130°N, 119.0461°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County International (MWH) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| 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 | - | 99 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | - | 52 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | - | 99 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | - | 99 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | - | 76 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | - | 99 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | - | 66 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 99 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (155 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 155 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
Electric City has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.4") and August the driest (0.3").