Garrett, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Walla Walla County County

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

1,824 Population 702/sq mi density

$114,194 Median Income $45,626 per capita

$374,600 Home Value $398,551 Zillow

$1,075 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent

52°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr

44 Violent Crime/100K 2,552 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

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

A+

Economy

4.8 / 5.0

$114,194 median income, 3.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$374,600 home value, $1,075/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

44 violent crimes/100K

Education

4.1 / 5.0

38.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Garrett experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	51.7°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	775 ft (236 m)
Area	1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density	702/sq mi
Coordinates	46.0590°N, 118.4005°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Walla Walla County County
Nearest Airport	Walla Walla Regional (ALW) 6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.4"

60% below US avg

Wettest Month (Nov) 2.09"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	28.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	60.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	46.0 / 100
Community Resilience	54.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

133 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 10, 2025.

Nov 28, 1991	7 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington	M4.3	10 km
Jul 14, 1992	6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington	M4.1	10 km
Aug 7, 1992	8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon	M3.9	95 km
Jun 28, 1998	3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho	M3.8	127 km
Sep 4, 2011	14 km N of Richland, Washington	M3.7	77 km
May 18, 2008	11 km SSW of Benton City, Washington	M3.7	89 km
Jan 23, 2015	3 km N of Cayuse, Oregon	M3.5	40 km
Jan 13, 1994	11 km SW of Lind, Washington	M3.4	95 km
Dec 22, 1990	9 km NW of Mattawa, Washington	M3.4	147 km
Oct 15, 2011	13 km N of Richland, Washington	M3.4	77 km
Jun 17, 2004	11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington	M3.4	69 km
Nov 6, 1997	22 km SE of Desert Aire, Washington	M3.4	114 km
Jun 12, 1995	13 km N of Richland, Washington	M3.3	77 km
May 1, 2011	13 km N of Richland, Washington	M3.3	76 km
Dec 15, 1991	6 km SSW of Walla Walla East, Washington	M3.3	9 km
Apr 22, 1990	20 km SE of Desert Aire, Washington	M3.3	116 km
Feb 28, 2004	10 km WSW of Wallula, Washington	M3.3	48 km
May 27, 1997	15 km W of Othello, Washington	M3.3	114 km
Jun 19, 1990	11 km W of Othello, Washington	M3.3	112 km
May 11, 2001	4 km NNW of Moses Lake North, Washington	M3.3	149 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

24 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 11, 1968	EF2	87 km	0
Mar 14, 1966	EF2	67 km	0
Jun 26, 1958	EF2	41 km	0
May 6, 2022	EF1	32 km	0
May 6, 2009	EF1	39 km	0
Jan 16, 2000	EF1	42 km	0
Apr 23, 1983	EF1	70 km	0
Jul 1, 1978	EF1	81 km	0
Mar 5, 2024	EF0	21 km	0
Jun 27, 2023	EF0	13 km	0
Mar 31, 2020	EF0	74 km	0
May 22, 2016	EF0	61 km	0
May 9, 2013	EF0	100 km	0
May 6, 2009	EF0	86 km	0
May 23, 2004	EF0	76 km	0
Jul 13, 2002	EF0	52 km	0
Jul 9, 1995	EF0	71 km	0
May 1, 1991	EF0	36 km	0
Aug 24, 1987	EF0	6 km	0
Jun 21, 1983	EF0	81 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HANFORD (122,914 ac, 1984).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1984	HANFORD	122,914	99 km
2006	COLUMBIA COMPLEX	118,865	47 km
2021	LICK CREEK	80,376	78 km
2015	BUTTE CREEK	79,418	61 km
2005	SCHOOL	51,701	65 km
2021	GREEN RIDGE	44,604	60 km
1986	JOSEPH/STARVATION	37,064	96 km
2000	UNNAMED	27,815	93 km
2021	ELBOW CREEK	23,103	66 km
1996	UNNAMED	21,130	33 km
2005	WALKER CANYON	20,764	46 km
2010	EUREKA	19,811	45 km
2024	JACK CANYON MUTUAL AID	18,287	83 km
2023	HAT ROCK	17,264	49 km
1990	LOCUSTGROV	17,187	66 km
2020	KAHLOTUS	16,738	55 km
2010	UNNAMED	16,737	60 km
1986	JOSEPH CANYON 1	14,398	99 km
2018	LAKE WALLULA	11,972	50 km
2020	EAST FORK BUTTER CREEK	11,496	98 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	1.8 in
February	39°F (4°C)	1.4 in
March	46°F (8°C)	1.7 in
April	52°F (11°C)	1.3 in
May	59°F (15°C)	1.5 in
June	66°F (19°C)	0.9 in
July	72°F (22°C)	0.5 in	Driest
August	72°F (22°C)	0.6 in	Warmest
September	63°F (17°C)	0.7 in
October	52°F (11°C)	1.2 in
November	42°F (5°C)	2.1 in	Wettest
December	35°F (1°C)	1.8 in	Coldest

Garrett has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 35°F in December to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.5").

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