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Omak, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Okanogan County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
4,931
Population
1,308/sq mi density
$75,911
Median Income
$30,468 per capita
$240,400
Home Value
$257,966 Zillow
$828
Median Rent
14.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
293
Violent Crime/100K
5,674 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$75,911 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$240,400 home value, $828/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
293 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Omak 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 11.6 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 | 1,075 ft (328 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,308/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4223°N, 119.5306°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Okanogan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County International (MWH) 84 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 | — | 103 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 110 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 104 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 103 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 131 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 103 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 118 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 103 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (122 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 122 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 172 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) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Omak has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.6") and September the driest (0.6").