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Port Gamble Tribal Community, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Kitsap County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
614 Population 145/sq mi density
$65,000 Median Income $30,186 per capita
$190,600 Home Value $695,038 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
157 Violent Crime/100K 2,561 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,600 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
157 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Port Gamble Tribal Community experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation225 ft (69 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density145/sq mi
Coordinates47.8462°N, 122.5574°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKitsap County County
Nearest AirportSeattle Paine Field International (PAE)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)4.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.2 / 100
Community Resilience72.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively High
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

729 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 79 km
Jul 3, 1999 8 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.8 110 km
May 3, 1996 8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington M5.4 52 km
Jan 29, 1995 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington M5.0 53 km
Jun 10, 2001 18 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.0 104 km
Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 115 km
Jun 23, 1997 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington M4.9 28 km
Apr 25, 2003 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington M4.8 55 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 7 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 41 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 87 km
Jul 22, 2001 4 km WSW of DuPont, Washington M4.3 85 km
Jun 18, 1994 11 km SE of Skykomish, Washington M4.3 100 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 113 km
Jun 27, 2013 25 km N of Leavenworth, Washington M4.3 140 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 83 km
May 20, 1995 15 km NNE of Ashford, Washington M4.1 117 km
Feb 23, 2017 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington M4.1 54 km
Jun 15, 1994 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington M4.0 66 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

24 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 12, 1969 EF3 40 km 0
Dec 18, 2018 EF2 38 km 0
May 13, 1986 EF2 56 km 0
Nov 24, 1970 EF2 39 km 0
Oct 18, 2019 EF1 70 km 0
Jan 18, 2015 EF1 57 km 0
Sep 30, 2013 EF1 86 km 0
Sep 6, 2009 EF1 79 km 0
May 18, 2005 EF1 46 km 0
Jun 27, 2001 EF1 79 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 69 km 0
Jun 12, 1978 EF1 81 km 0
Dec 22, 1971 EF1 53 km 0
Oct 26, 1971 EF1 50 km 0
Sep 28, 1962 EF1 43 km 0
Jun 16, 2006 EF0 62 km 0
Jan 28, 2006 EF0 97 km 0
Jun 5, 2004 EF0 48 km 0
Jun 11, 2001 EF0 28 km 0
Aug 24, 1997 EF0 35 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 63 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m - 72 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Meteorological 2.4 m - 61 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Eruption + Earthquake - 8 76 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological - - 28 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (112 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 112 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 117 km
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 126 km
St. Helens Stratovolcano 2,549 m (8,363 ft) 2008 185 km
Adams Stratovolcano 3,742 m (12,277 ft) 950 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 BOLT CREEK 15,211 86 km
2023 DELABARRE 4,176 68 km
2018 MAPLE 3,547 53 km
2015 PARADISE 2,818 94 km
2016 HAYES TWO 2,679 62 km
2022 LOCH KATRINE 2,163 73 km
2011 BIG HUMP 1,400 44 km
1985 BEAVER 1,107 69 km
2006 BEAR GULCH II 1,037 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 5.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.4 in Wettest

Port Gamble Tribal Community has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.0").

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