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Marrowstone, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Island County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
982 Population 156/sq mi density
$93,125 Median Income $60,419 per capita
$561,400 Home Value $643,783 Zillow
$1,382 Median Rent 20.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
628 Violent Crime/100K 3,759 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$93,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$561,400 home value, $1,382/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
628 violent crimes/100K (65% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Marrowstone experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation137 ft (42 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density156/sq mi
Coordinates48.0320°N, 122.6840°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyIsland County County
Nearest AirportJefferson County International (TWD)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.1"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.8 / 100
Community Resilience80.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

710 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 98 km
Jul 3, 1999 8 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.8 122 km
May 3, 1996 8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington M5.4 67 km
Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 98 km
Jan 29, 1995 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington M5.0 76 km
Jun 10, 2001 18 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.0 114 km
Jun 23, 1997 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington M4.9 49 km
Apr 25, 2003 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington M4.8 58 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 28 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 53 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 65 km
Jun 18, 1994 11 km SE of Skykomish, Washington M4.3 115 km
Jul 22, 2001 4 km WSW of DuPont, Washington M4.3 105 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 96 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 60 km
May 20, 1995 15 km NNE of Ashford, Washington M4.1 140 km
Feb 23, 2017 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington M4.1 67 km
Jun 15, 1994 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington M4.0 78 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 97 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 12, 1969 EF3 63 km 0
Dec 18, 2018 EF2 59 km 0
May 13, 1986 EF2 52 km 0
Nov 24, 1970 EF2 37 km 0
Oct 18, 2019 EF1 87 km 0
Jan 18, 2015 EF1 78 km 0
May 18, 2005 EF1 37 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 91 km 0
Dec 22, 1971 EF1 75 km 0
Oct 26, 1971 EF1 57 km 0
Sep 28, 1962 EF1 66 km 0
Jun 16, 2006 EF0 73 km 0
Jun 5, 2004 EF0 39 km 0
Jun 11, 2001 EF0 50 km 0
Aug 24, 1997 EF0 45 km 0
Jun 23, 1996 EF0 83 km 0
Apr 9, 1991 EF0 46 km 0
Aug 18, 1964 EF0 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1894 PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA Meteorological 3.0 m 2 85 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 61 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Meteorological 2.4 m 82 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Eruption + Earthquake 8 96 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 24 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (105 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 105 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 117 km
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 148 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BOLT CREEK (15,211 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 BOLT CREEK 15,211 99 km
2023 DELABARRE 4,176 64 km
2018 MAPLE 3,547 61 km
2015 PARADISE 2,818 91 km
2016 HAYES TWO 2,679 58 km
2022 LOCH KATRINE 2,163 90 km
2011 BIG HUMP 1,400 49 km
1985 BEAVER 1,107 74 km
2006 BEAR GULCH II 1,037 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in Coldest, Wettest

Marrowstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 41°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.9").

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