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Glenwood, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Skamania County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
246
Population
262/sq mi density
$85,833
Median Income
$38,237 per capita
$219,400
Home Value
$362,993 Zillow
$794
Median Rent
23.1% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
129
Violent Crime/100K
1,335 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$85,833 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$219,400 home value, $794/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
129 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Glenwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. The area receives 65.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,919 ft (585 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 262/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0228°N, 121.2926°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Skamania County County |
| Nearest Airport | Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 71 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adams (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 25 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 42 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 63 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 71 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 79 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 99 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 155 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 189 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 5.8 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Glenwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 30°F in December to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.4").