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Inchelium, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Ferry County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
397
Population
15/sq mi density
$69,583
Median Income
$30,283 per capita
$184,700
Home Value
$262,989 Zillow
$388
Median Rent
26.4% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$69,583 median income, 15.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,700 home value, $388/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Inchelium experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. The area receives 43.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,906 ft (886 m) |
| Area | 10.3 sq mi (26.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3637°N, 118.2456°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Ferry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Spokane International (GEG) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very 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 | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 24 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 61 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 24 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 24 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 64 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 24 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 52 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 24 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 24 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Inchelium has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and September the driest (0.9").