Fords Prairie, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Wahkiakum County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,762
Population
472/sq mi density
$55,556
Median Income
$34,734 per capita
$297,400
Home Value
$388,069 Zillow
$1,196
Median Rent
48.1% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$55,556 median income, 8.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$297,400 home value, $1,196/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Fords Prairie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 166 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 472/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7491°N, 123.0037°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Wahkiakum County County |
| Nearest Airport | Olympia Regional (OLM) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 250.0 m (820 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1980 | WASHINGTON | Explosion | 250.0 m | 61 | 88 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 73 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | - | 144 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | - | 71 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 8 | 55 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Helens (88 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 88 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 95 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 120 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 129 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 131 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 5.9 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
Fords Prairie has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in December to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (0.5").