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Millwood, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Spokane County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,880
Population
2,686/sq mi density
$71,875
Median Income
$40,178 per capita
$327,200
Home Value
$358,892 Zillow
$1,097
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
325
Violent Crime/100K
5,740 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$71,875 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$327,200 home value, $1,097/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
325 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Millwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,949 ft (594 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,686/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6856°N, 117.2801°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Spokane County County |
| Nearest Airport | Spokane International (GEG) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0465 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
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 | - | 118 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | - | 82 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | - | 118 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | - | 118 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | - | 58 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | - | 118 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | - | 70 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 118 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Millwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.9").