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Key Center, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Kitsap County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,619 Population 247/sq mi density
$100,405 Median Income $49,893 per capita
$558,200 Home Value $711,063 Zillow
$1,641 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 240 sunny days/yr
213 Violent Crime/100K 6,117 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$100,405 median income, 4.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$558,200 home value, $1,641/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
213 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Key Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.6 km²)
Population Density247/sq mi
Coordinates47.3306°N, 122.7549°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKitsap County County
Nearest AirportSeattle-Tacoma International (SEA)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"
11% above US avg
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)4.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.2 / 100
Community Resilience72.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively High
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,422 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

Feb 28, 2001 7 km SSE of Longbranch, Washington M6.8 20 km
Jul 3, 1999 8 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.8 61 km
May 3, 1996 8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington M5.4 82 km
Jan 29, 1995 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington M5.0 30 km
Jun 10, 2001 18 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.0 59 km
Jun 23, 1997 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington M4.9 33 km
Apr 25, 2003 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington M4.8 53 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 52 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 82 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 142 km
Jun 18, 1994 11 km SE of Skykomish, Washington M4.3 116 km
Feb 14, 2011 31 km S of Morton, Washington M4.3 124 km
Jul 22, 2001 4 km WSW of DuPont, Washington M4.3 28 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 131 km
May 20, 1995 15 km NNE of Ashford, Washington M4.1 79 km
Feb 23, 2017 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington M4.1 27 km
Aug 16, 2004 16 km ENE of Packwood, Washington M4.0 122 km
Jun 15, 1994 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington M4.0 32 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 144 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

30 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 12, 1969 EF3 33 km 0
Dec 18, 2018 EF2 22 km 0
Nov 24, 1970 EF2 95 km 0
Nov 10, 1965 EF2 71 km 0
Oct 10, 2020 EF1 90 km 0
Oct 18, 2019 EF1 16 km 0
Jan 18, 2015 EF1 12 km 0
Sep 30, 2013 EF1 40 km 0
Sep 6, 2009 EF1 49 km 0
May 27, 2004 EF1 57 km 0
Jun 27, 2001 EF1 47 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 26 km 0
Jun 12, 1978 EF1 37 km 0
Dec 22, 1971 EF1 33 km 0
Oct 26, 1971 EF1 95 km 0
Sep 28, 1962 EF1 39 km 0
Apr 27, 2014 EF0 64 km 0
May 27, 2011 EF0 84 km 0
Oct 25, 2010 EF0 95 km 0
Jun 16, 2006 EF0 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

6 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 61 133 km
1894 PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA Meteorological 3.0 m 2 24 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 93 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Meteorological 2.4 m 17 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Eruption + Earthquake 8 21 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rainier (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 92 km
St. Helens Stratovolcano 2,549 m (8,363 ft) 2008 133 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 150 km
Adams Stratovolcano 3,742 m (12,277 ft) 950 158 km
West Crater Volcanic field 1,329 m (4,360 ft) -5750 169 km
Indian Heaven Shield(s) 1,806 m (5,925 ft) -6250 171 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DELABARRE (4,176 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 DELABARRE 4,176 72 km
2018 MAPLE 3,547 41 km
2015 PARADISE 2,818 89 km
2016 HAYES TWO 2,679 71 km
2022 LOCH KATRINE 2,163 91 km
2011 BIG HUMP 1,400 48 km
1985 BEAVER 1,107 51 km
2006 BEAR GULCH II 1,037 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 7.3 in
February 42°F (6°C) 5.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 7.7 in
December 40°F (5°C) 7.9 in Coldest, Wettest

Key Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.9") and July the driest (0.9").

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