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Manson, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Chelan County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,595
Population
1,276/sq mi density
$74,750
Median Income
$42,790 per capita
$549,600
Home Value
$726,584 Zillow
$1,667
Median Rent
34.4% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
212
Violent Crime/100K
4,928 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$74,750 median income, 1.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$549,600 home value, $1,667/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
212 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Manson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. The area receives 20.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,276/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.8743°N, 120.1623°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Chelan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County International (MWH) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 135 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (76 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 76 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 158 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Manson has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.5").