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Kettle Falls, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Ferry County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,703 Population 1,534/sq mi density
$49,750 Median Income $30,131 per capita
$215,100 Home Value $268,150 Zillow
$807 Median Rent 32.6% 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
3.6 / 5.0
$49,750 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$215,100 home value, $807/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Kettle Falls 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 Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,627 ft (496 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density1,534/sq mi
Coordinates48.6056°N, 118.0621°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyFerry County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
72 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 43.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.40"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.2 / 100
Community Resilience11.6 / 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)

Earthquake History

118 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.1 on May 15, 2025.

Jun 24, 1997 16 km WNW of Malott, Washington M4.6 137 km
Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 78 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 113 km
Apr 15, 1991 4 km SE of Pateros, Washington M3.9 148 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 109 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 114 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 129 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 66 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 130 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 136 km
Jun 24, 1997 16 km NW of Malott, Washington M3.6 137 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 137 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 112 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 120 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 113 km
Apr 24, 2015 7 km SW of Hope, Idaho M3.3 133 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 106 km
Sep 22, 2003 12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho M3.3 111 km
Apr 20, 2025 8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 108 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 9, 1991 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 17, 1978 EF2 84 km 0
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 3 km 0
May 6, 2009 EF1 93 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 83 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 83 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 1 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 1 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 93 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF1 95 km 0
Jul 25, 1983 EF1 19 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF1 86 km 0
Aug 14, 1980 EF1 20 km 0
Jun 29, 1970 EF1 94 km 0
Apr 25, 2008 EF0 16 km 0
Jun 25, 2004 EF0 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 — 8 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m — 90 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m — 7 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m — 8 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m — 89 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m — 8 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m — 79 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 8 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 8 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH STAR (218,547 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 NORTH STAR 218,547 68 km
2015 TUNK BLOCK 180,111 95 km
2015 CARPENTER RD. 62,488 62 km
2021 WHITMORE 59,925 98 km
2021 SUMMIT TRAIL 54,855 38 km
2015 STICKPIN 54,119 37 km
2019 WILLIAMS FLATS 44,680 77 km
2021 CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE 37,393 79 km
2001 ST MARYS 34,914 100 km
1985 BARKER MT 32,839 92 km
2021 WALKER CREEK 26,165 77 km
2014 DEVILS ELBOW COMPLEX 25,988 60 km
2015 TOWER 24,779 70 km
2008 COLUMBIA RIVER ROAD 22,628 95 km
1988 WHITE MOUNTAIN 21,855 33 km
1996 TIMBERLINE COMPLEX 17,009 99 km
2007 MANILA CREEK 16,248 82 km
2021 FORD CORKSCREW 16,179 79 km
2015 RENNER 13,975 20 km
2008 SMITH LAKE FIRE 12,542 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in
February 31°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in
July 71°F (21°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in Driest
October 46°F (8°C) 1.1 in
November 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Wettest

Kettle Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and September the driest (1.0").

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