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George, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Grant County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,136 Population 823/sq mi density
$55,781 Median Income $17,609 per capita
$167,000 Home Value $422,045 Zillow
$833 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 279 sunny days/yr
381 Violent Crime/100K 5,303 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,781 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$167,000 home value, $833/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
381 violent crimes/100K (0% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
1.9% bachelor's degree or higher
George experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,230 ft (375 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density823/sq mi
Coordinates47.0831°N, 119.8617°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyGrant County County
Nearest AirportGrant County International (MWH)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.5"
80% below US avg
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.26"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.9 / 100
Community Resilience7.8 / 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 Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

291 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 6, 2025.

Jun 24, 1997 16 km WNW of Malott, Washington M4.6 142 km
Jun 18, 1994 11 km SE of Skykomish, Washington M4.3 122 km
Jun 27, 2013 25 km N of Leavenworth, Washington M4.3 103 km
Jun 17, 2010 30 km S of White Swan, Washington M4.2 128 km
Feb 18, 2015 15 km ENE of Cle Elum, Washington M4.2 70 km
Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 150 km
Aug 16, 2004 16 km ENE of Packwood, Washington M4.0 131 km
Oct 9, 1998 20 km S of White Swan, Washington M4.0 117 km
Aug 7, 1992 8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon M3.9 138 km
Apr 15, 1991 4 km SE of Pateros, Washington M3.9 105 km
Nov 18, 1997 20 km NW of Bickleton, Washington M3.9 114 km
Mar 29, 2010 10 km NE of Cliffdell, Washington M3.8 84 km
May 18, 2008 11 km SSW of Benton City, Washington M3.7 105 km
Jul 4, 1997 8 km NNE of Waterville, Washington M3.7 72 km
Jan 1, 1997 14 km NNE of Selah, Washington M3.7 56 km
Sep 4, 2011 14 km N of Richland, Washington M3.7 88 km
Apr 6, 2025 12 km E of Greenwater, Washington M3.7 123 km
Jun 24, 1997 16 km NW of Malott, Washington M3.6 144 km
Jun 29, 2005 0 km SE of Gleed, Washington M3.5 74 km
Oct 26, 1992 12 km N of Naches, Washington M3.5 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 89 km 0
Apr 30, 1957 EF2 72 km 0
Aug 10, 1985 EF1 64 km 0
Apr 23, 1983 EF1 90 km 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF1 100 km 0
Jul 1, 1978 EF1 88 km 0
May 1, 2024 EF0 15 km 0
May 26, 2023 EF0 33 km 0
Mar 31, 2020 EF0 95 km 0
Jul 22, 2016 EF0 85 km 0
Aug 13, 2014 EF0 85 km 0
May 19, 2010 EF0 55 km 0
Apr 7, 2008 EF0 81 km 0
May 9, 2005 EF0 70 km 0
Apr 23, 2005 EF0 95 km 0
Apr 23, 2005 EF0 89 km 0
May 19, 2004 EF0 50 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF0 63 km 0
May 15, 2000 EF0 76 km 0
May 9, 1999 EF0 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rainier (146 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 146 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 148 km
Adams Stratovolcano 3,742 m (12,277 ft) 950 158 km
Indian Heaven Shield(s) 1,806 m (5,925 ft) -6250 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PEARL HILL (217,720 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 PEARL HILL 217,720 85 km
2016 RANGE 12 167,604 65 km
2000 24 COMMAND 162,300 75 km
1994 TYEE CREEK 123,618 90 km
1984 HANFORD 122,914 76 km
2021 SCHNEIDER SPRINGS 114,743 98 km
2013 COLOCKUM TARPS 79,279 23 km
2007 WAUTOMA 77,956 68 km
2020 EVANS CANYON 76,288 65 km
1996 COLD CREEK 72,859 47 km
2018 BOYLSTON 66,292 32 km
2012 TABLE MOUNTAIN COMPLEX 65,887 56 km
2009 DRY CREEK COMPLEX 49,843 68 km
2024 RETREAT 44,681 92 km
2019 COLD CREEK 43,756 70 km
2018 COUGAR CREEK 42,681 94 km
2017 JOLLY MOUNTAIN 38,159 89 km
1988 DINKELMAN 36,246 73 km
2003 UMTANUM RIDGE 34,351 47 km
2017 SILVER DOLLAR 30,789 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
February 35°F (2°C) 0.7 in
March 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in
April 51°F (10°C) 0.5 in
May 58°F (15°C) 0.5 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
October 51°F (10°C) 0.4 in
November 38°F (4°C) 1.1 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Wettest

George has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.2").

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