Prescott, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Walla Walla County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
336 Population 840/sq mi density
$62,083 Median Income $25,837 per capita
$217,300 Home Value $438,066 Zillow
$1,098 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$62,083 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$217,300 home value, $1,098/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Prescott experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.7 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,045 ft (319 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density840/sq mi
Coordinates46.2988°N, 118.3126°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyWalla Walla County County
Nearest AirportWalla Walla Regional (ALW)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.7"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 6.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.25"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood
Good Days %85.8%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score60.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.0 / 100
Community Resilience54.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

120 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 23, 2024.

Nov 28, 1991 7 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.3 34 km
Jul 14, 1992 6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.1 34 km
Aug 7, 1992 8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon M3.9 110 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 112 km
May 18, 2008 11 km SSW of Benton City, Washington M3.7 96 km
Sep 4, 2011 14 km N of Richland, Washington M3.7 74 km
Jan 23, 2015 3 km N of Cayuse, Oregon M3.5 68 km
Dec 22, 1990 9 km NW of Mattawa, Washington M3.4 140 km
Oct 15, 2011 13 km N of Richland, Washington M3.4 74 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 42 km
Jan 13, 1994 11 km SW of Lind, Washington M3.4 72 km
Nov 6, 1997 22 km SE of Desert Aire, Washington M3.4 110 km
Jun 19, 1990 11 km W of Othello, Washington M3.3 98 km
May 11, 2001 4 km NNW of Moses Lake North, Washington M3.3 130 km
Feb 28, 2004 10 km WSW of Wallula, Washington M3.3 62 km
Dec 15, 1991 6 km SSW of Walla Walla East, Washington M3.3 34 km
May 27, 1997 15 km W of Othello, Washington M3.3 101 km
May 1, 2011 13 km N of Richland, Washington M3.3 73 km
Jun 12, 1995 13 km N of Richland, Washington M3.3 74 km
Apr 22, 1990 20 km SE of Desert Aire, Washington M3.3 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

25 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1968 EF2 92 km 0
Mar 14, 1966 EF2 45 km 0
Jun 26, 1958 EF2 54 km 0
May 6, 2022 EF1 57 km 0
May 6, 2009 EF1 66 km 0
Jan 16, 2000 EF1 24 km 0
Aug 10, 1985 EF1 94 km 0
Apr 23, 1983 EF1 59 km 0
Jul 1, 1978 EF1 62 km 0
Mar 5, 2024 EF0 48 km 0
Jun 27, 2023 EF0 36 km 0
Mar 31, 2020 EF0 74 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF0 67 km 0
May 23, 2004 EF0 96 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF0 98 km 0
Jul 13, 2002 EF0 78 km 0
Jul 9, 1995 EF0 90 km 0
May 1, 1991 EF0 63 km 0
Aug 24, 1987 EF0 26 km 0
Apr 23, 1983 EF0 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 24 COMMAND (162,300 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 24 COMMAND 162,300 99 km
1984 HANFORD 122,914 98 km
2006 COLUMBIA COMPLEX 118,865 42 km
2021 LICK CREEK 80,376 70 km
2015 BUTTE CREEK 79,418 63 km
2005 SCHOOL 51,701 54 km
2021 GREEN RIDGE 44,604 54 km
1986 JOSEPH/STARVATION 37,064 100 km
2021 ELBOW CREEK 23,103 74 km
1996 UNNAMED 21,130 50 km
2005 WALKER CANYON 20,764 26 km
2007 OVERLOOK 20,363 92 km
2010 EUREKA 19,811 24 km
2017 EAST SADDLE 17,318 96 km
2023 HAT ROCK 17,264 66 km
1990 LOCUSTGROV 17,187 78 km
2020 KAHLOTUS 16,738 35 km
2010 UNNAMED 16,737 34 km
1986 JOSEPH CANYON 1 14,398 98 km
2018 LAKE WALLULA 11,972 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
February 40°F (4°C) 1.6 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
April 53°F (11°C) 2.0 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in Wettest
December 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in Coldest

Prescott has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.4").

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