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Marysville, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Island County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
71,570 Population 3,449/sq mi density
$100,362 Median Income $42,414 per capita
$521,500 Home Value $625,314 Zillow
$1,863 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 233 sunny days/yr
203 Violent Crime/100K 1,975 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$100,362 median income, 2.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$521,500 home value, $1,863/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
203 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Marysville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area20.9 sq mi (54.2 km²)
Population Density3,449/sq mi
Coordinates48.0802°N, 122.1543°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyIsland County County
Nearest AirportSeattle Paine Field International (PAE)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.0"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.57"

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

713 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 M6.8 112 km
Jul 3, 1999 8 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.8 149 km
May 3, 1996 8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington M5.4 41 km
Jun 10, 2001 18 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.0 143 km
Jan 29, 1995 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington M5.0 79 km
Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 85 km
Jun 23, 1997 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington M4.9 62 km
Apr 25, 2003 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington M4.8 94 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 46 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 25 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 76 km
Jul 22, 2001 4 km WSW of DuPont, Washington M4.3 117 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 84 km
Jun 18, 1994 11 km SE of Skykomish, Washington M4.3 83 km
Jun 27, 2013 25 km N of Leavenworth, Washington M4.3 113 km
Feb 18, 2015 15 km ENE of Cle Elum, Washington M4.2 140 km
May 20, 1995 15 km NNE of Ashford, Washington M4.1 134 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 85 km
Feb 23, 2017 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington M4.1 94 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 83 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 67 km 0
Dec 18, 2018 EF2 73 km 0
May 13, 1986 EF2 17 km 0
Nov 24, 1970 EF2 4 km 0
Jan 18, 2015 EF1 90 km 0
Sep 6, 2009 EF1 99 km 0
May 18, 2005 EF1 15 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 97 km 0
Dec 22, 1971 EF1 77 km 0
Oct 26, 1971 EF1 21 km 0
Sep 28, 1962 EF1 65 km 0
Jun 16, 2006 EF0 39 km 0
Jun 5, 2004 EF0 18 km 0
Jun 11, 2001 EF0 60 km 0
Aug 24, 1997 EF0 18 km 0
Jun 23, 1996 EF0 91 km 0
Apr 9, 1991 EF0 63 km 0
Aug 18, 1964 EF0 65 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 91 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 100 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Meteorological 2.4 m 91 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Eruption + Earthquake 8 107 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 15 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (77 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 77 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 82 km
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 140 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 BOLT CREEK 15,211 65 km
2023 AIRPLANE LAKE 7,576 83 km
2015 GOODELL 6,624 96 km
2022 SUIATTLE RIVER 4,400 63 km
2016 BUCK CREEK 4,199 95 km
2022 IRVING PEAK 3,983 87 km
2018 MAPLE 3,547 93 km
2003 MINERAL PARK 3,010 87 km
2016 HAYES TWO 2,679 97 km
2022 MCALLISTER CREEK 2,581 100 km
2003 MAPLE 2,420 97 km
2022 BOULDER LAKE 2,347 64 km
2020 DOWNEY CREEK 2,324 74 km
2022 LOCH KATRINE 2,163 63 km
2023 DOME PEAK 1,873 89 km
2011 BIG HUMP 1,400 83 km
2021 NASON 1,353 94 km
2001 REX CREEK COMPLEX (GLORY MOUNTAIN) 1,331 95 km
1990 WHITE RIVER 1,319 80 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,174 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 4.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 6.7 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 6.6 in

Marysville has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 38°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (1.6").

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