Everett, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Kitsap County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
111,083 Population 3,306/sq mi density
$81,502 Median Income $44,115 per capita
$532,300 Home Value $636,751 Zillow
$1,675 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
271 Violent Crime/100K 3,283 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$81,502 median income, 5.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$532,300 home value, $1,675/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
271 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Everett experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area48.3 sq mi (125.1 km²)
Population Density3,306/sq mi
Coordinates47.9654°N, 122.1899°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKitsap County County
Nearest AirportSeattle Paine Field International (PAE)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.82"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median19.0
RatingGood
Good Days %97.2%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)4.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.2 / 100
Community Resilience72.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively High
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

730 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

Feb 28, 2001 7 km SSE of Longbranch, Washington M6.8 99 km
Jul 3, 1999 8 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.8 138 km
May 3, 1996 8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington M5.4 33 km
Jun 10, 2001 18 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.0 133 km
Jan 29, 1995 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington M5.0 66 km
Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 98 km
Jun 23, 1997 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington M4.9 50 km
Apr 25, 2003 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington M4.8 86 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 36 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 17 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 85 km
Jul 22, 2001 4 km WSW of DuPont, Washington M4.3 105 km
Jun 18, 1994 11 km SE of Skykomish, Washington M4.3 79 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 96 km
Jun 27, 2013 25 km N of Leavenworth, Washington M4.3 113 km
Feb 18, 2015 15 km ENE of Cle Elum, Washington M4.2 134 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 90 km
May 20, 1995 15 km NNE of Ashford, Washington M4.1 122 km
Feb 23, 2017 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington M4.1 83 km
Jun 15, 1994 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington M4.0 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 12, 1969 EF3 54 km 0
Dec 18, 2018 EF2 61 km 0
May 13, 1986 EF2 30 km 0
Nov 24, 1970 EF2 15 km 0
Oct 18, 2019 EF1 96 km 0
Jan 18, 2015 EF1 77 km 0
Sep 30, 2013 EF1 99 km 0
Sep 6, 2009 EF1 86 km 0
May 18, 2005 EF1 27 km 0
Jun 27, 2001 EF1 87 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 84 km 0
Jun 12, 1978 EF1 94 km 0
Dec 22, 1971 EF1 64 km 0
Oct 26, 1971 EF1 20 km 0
Sep 28, 1962 EF1 52 km 0
Jun 16, 2006 EF0 36 km 0
Jun 5, 2004 EF0 30 km 0
Jun 11, 2001 EF0 48 km 0
Aug 24, 1997 EF0 8 km 0
Jun 23, 1996 EF0 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1894 PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA Meteorological 3.0 m 2 78 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m - 98 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Meteorological 2.4 m - 78 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Eruption + Earthquake - 8 94 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological - - 17 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (82 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 82 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 94 km
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 128 km
St. Helens Stratovolcano 2,549 m (8,363 ft) 2008 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BOLT CREEK (15,211 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 BOLT CREEK 15,211 62 km
2023 AIRPLANE LAKE 7,576 86 km
2022 SUIATTLE RIVER 4,400 71 km
2016 BUCK CREEK 4,199 99 km
2023 DELABARRE 4,176 97 km
2022 IRVING PEAK 3,983 88 km
2018 MAPLE 3,547 84 km
2003 MINERAL PARK 3,010 96 km
2016 HAYES TWO 2,679 91 km
2003 MAPLE 2,420 99 km
2022 BOULDER LAKE 2,347 73 km
2020 DOWNEY CREEK 2,324 81 km
2022 LOCH KATRINE 2,163 55 km
2023 DOME PEAK 1,873 95 km
2011 BIG HUMP 1,400 75 km
2021 NASON 1,353 93 km
1990 WHITE RIVER 1,319 83 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,174 82 km
1985 BEAVER 1,107 99 km
2003 SQUARE LAKE FIRE 1,106 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.0 in
February 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.4 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in Driest
August 65°F (19°C) 1.2 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 5.8 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 5.0 in Coldest

Everett has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 40°F in December to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (1.0").

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