Fairfield, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Spokane County County

3.1 /5.0

B Good

607 Population 979/sq mi density

$75,000 Median Income $28,117 per capita

$233,500 Home Value $290,677 Zillow

$1,160 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent

48°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr

325 Violent Crime/100K 5,740 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$75,000 median income, 1.7% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$233,500 home value, $1,160/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

325 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.4 / 5.0

17.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	48.1°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,579 ft (786 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	979/sq mi
Coordinates	47.3848°N, 117.1748°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Spokane County County
Nearest Airport	Spokane International (GEG) 23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 26.2"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.76"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median	28.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

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

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	90.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	21.0 / 100
Community Resilience	75.8 / 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

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 13, 2025.

Aug 17, 1994	1 km E of Mullan, Idaho	M4.1	106 km
Nov 11, 2001	3 km NE of Spokane, Washington	M4.0	38 km
Jun 25, 2001	Washington	M3.9	37 km
Apr 24, 2015	8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho	M3.9	109 km
Jun 28, 1998	3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho	M3.8	97 km
Apr 24, 2015	12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho	M3.7	103 km
May 30, 1996	3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho	M3.6	102 km
Mar 14, 1997	1 km E of Mullan, Idaho	M3.6	105 km
Jan 20, 2000	21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho	M3.5	89 km
Jun 17, 2004	11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington	M3.4	113 km
Jun 25, 2001	2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington	M3.4	40 km
Dec 15, 2012	19 km S of Troy, Montana	M3.4	140 km
Jan 13, 1994	11 km SW of Lind, Washington	M3.4	128 km
Jun 28, 1997	3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho	M3.4	103 km
Mar 8, 1994	32 km S of Wallace, Idaho	M3.4	96 km
Nov 2, 1996	4 km W of Trout Creek, Montana	M3.4	125 km
Apr 24, 2015	7 km SW of Hope, Idaho	M3.3	109 km
May 10, 2000	Idaho-Montana border region	M3.3	105 km
Nov 12, 2001	3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington	M3.3	38 km
Feb 11, 2025	2 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho	M3.3	104 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

33 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 31, 1997	EF2	70 km	0
Apr 9, 1991	EF2	91 km	0
Jul 17, 1978	EF2	89 km	0
Aug 30, 1971	EF2	53 km	0
May 6, 1957	EF2	11 km	0
Jun 15, 1954	EF2	16 km	0
May 6, 2009	EF1	84 km	0
May 31, 1997	EF1	58 km	0
May 19, 1986	EF1	78 km	0
Apr 12, 1984	EF1	38 km	0
Oct 17, 1983	EF1	30 km	0
Jun 22, 1981	EF1	66 km	0
May 2, 1973	EF1	74 km	0
Jun 29, 1970	EF1	61 km	0
Apr 18, 2024	EF0	42 km	0
Mar 26, 2024	EF0	85 km	0
May 6, 2022	EF0	32 km	0
May 6, 2022	EF0	40 km	0
Aug 9, 2016	EF0	45 km	0
Jul 22, 2016	EF0	42 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1949	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	19.8 m	—	101 km
2009	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	9.0 m	—	80 km
2009	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	3.6 m	—	93 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SWANSON LAKE (18,941 ac, 2008).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2008	SWANSON LAKE	18,941	99 km
2021	FORD CORKSCREW	16,179	73 km
2021	DECEITFUL	12,750	95 km
1991	UNNAMED	12,401	64 km
2023	OREGON	10,957	68 km
2016	SNAKE RIVER FIRE	10,349	88 km
2023	GRAY	10,096	41 km
2016	CAYUSE MTN	9,744	83 km
2014	WATERMELON HILL	9,321	46 km
2015	LOWER FLAT	9,034	91 km
2022	WAGNER ROAD	8,155	64 km
2016	SPOKANE COMPLEX	6,839	15 km
1991	UNNAMED	6,024	100 km
2022	RIPARIA	5,631	98 km
2005	WALL LAKE	5,373	97 km
1991	UNNAMED	5,297	78 km
2015	NORTH GRIZZLY	5,286	87 km
2018	ANGEL SPRINGS	4,718	77 km
2023	RIDGE CREEK	4,608	69 km
2018	SURPRISE CREEK	3,746	88 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	2.5 in
February	33°F (0°C)	1.9 in
March	39°F (4°C)	1.8 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.5 in
May	53°F (12°C)	1.7 in
June	59°F (15°C)	1.5 in
July	68°F (20°C)	0.8 in	Warmest, Driest
August	66°F (19°C)	0.9 in
September	58°F (14°C)	0.9 in
October	47°F (8°C)	1.3 in
November	36°F (2°C)	2.6 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	2.8 in	Coldest, Wettest

Fairfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 29°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.8").

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