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Nespelem Community, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Okanogan County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
322
Population
14/sq mi density
$97,143
Median Income
$27,597 per capita
$149,400
Home Value
$237,661 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$97,143 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$149,400 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Nespelem Community experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,625 ft (800 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.1625°N, 119.0487°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Okanogan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County International (MWH) 67 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 12.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
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 | — | 80 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 64 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 81 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 80 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 85 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 80 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 73 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 80 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 80 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (153 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 153 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Nespelem Community has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.6").