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Klickitat, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Hood River County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
456
Population
485/sq mi density
$63,182
Median Income
$25,596 per capita
$166,500
Home Value
$421,402 Zillow
$931
Median Rent
29.1% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
258 sunny days/yr
272
Violent Crime/100K
1,771 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$63,182 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,500 home value, $931/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
272 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Klickitat 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 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 690 ft (210 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 485/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8180°N, 121.1626°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Hood River County County |
| Nearest Airport | Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 17.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 95.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adams (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 50 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 52 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 64 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 71 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 89 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 124 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 137 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 171 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 179 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Klickitat has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 32°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.3").