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Minnehaha, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Clark County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
12,080
Population
5,466/sq mi density
$108,203
Median Income
$46,332 per capita
$421,200
Home Value
$502,813 Zillow
$1,597
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
342
Violent Crime/100K
3,118 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$108,203 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$421,200 home value, $1,597/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
342 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Minnehaha experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 307 ft (94 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,466/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6565°N, 122.6179°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Clark County County |
| Nearest Airport | Portland International (PDX) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0412 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 250.0 m (820 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1980 | WASHINGTON | Explosion | 250.0 m | 61 | 69 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: West Crater (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 49 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 69 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 69 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 79 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 107 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 127 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 149 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 152 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 164 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
Minnehaha has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 39°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.0") and July the driest (0.8").