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Ilwaco, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Pacific County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,418
Population
692/sq mi density
$97,541
Median Income
$41,506 per capita
$355,400
Home Value
$388,460 Zillow
$1,250
Median Rent
21.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
226 sunny days/yr
207
Violent Crime/100K
414 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$97,541 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$355,400 home value, $1,250/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
207 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Ilwaco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 104 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 692/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3127°N, 124.0267°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Pacific County County |
| Nearest Airport | Astoria Regional (AST) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Very High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 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 | 143 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 8 | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Helens (143 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 143 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 158 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 175 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 183 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 11.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 9.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 8.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 11.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 12.5 in | Wettest |
Ilwaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 42°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 80.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.5") and July the driest (1.6").