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La Center, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Clark County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
3,885
Population
1,477/sq mi density
$118,629
Median Income
$46,581 per capita
$549,900
Home Value
$657,560 Zillow
$1,947
Median Rent
50.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
234 sunny days/yr
90
Violent Crime/100K
1,233 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$118,629 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$549,900 home value, $1,947/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
90 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher
La Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,477/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8605°N, 122.6757°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Clark County County |
| Nearest Airport | Portland International (PDX) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0412 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively 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 | 54 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 8 | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: West Crater (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 46 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 54 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 67 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 94 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 99 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 131 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 149 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 175 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 9.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 7.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 8.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
La Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.6") and July the driest (1.0").