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Loon Lake, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Stevens County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
927
Population
284/sq mi density
$71,285
Median Income
$33,768 per capita
$313,200
Home Value
$399,632 Zillow
$939
Median Rent
32.7% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
269 sunny days/yr
77
Violent Crime/100K
3,668 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,285 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$313,200 home value, $939/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
77 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Loon Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,439 ft (743 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 284/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.0704°N, 117.6257°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Stevens County County |
| Nearest Airport | Spokane International (GEG) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | — | 68 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 61 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 68 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 68 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 42 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 68 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 44 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 68 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 68 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Loon Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 26°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.9").