Prescott, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Walla Walla County County

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

336 Population 840/sq mi density

$62,083 Median Income $25,837 per capita

$217,300 Home Value $412,517 Zillow

$1,098 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent

54°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr

327 Violent Crime/100K 4,901 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.8 / 5.0

$62,083 median income, 3.5% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$217,300 home value, $1,098/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

327 violent crimes/100K

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. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. 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 28.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	54.3°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,045 ft (319 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	840/sq mi
Coordinates	46.2988°N, 118.3126°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Walla Walla County County
Nearest Airport	Walla Walla Regional (ALW) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.7"

51% below US avg

Snowfall 6.5"

Wettest Month (Nov) 2.52"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median	28.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	60.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	46.0 / 100
Community Resilience	54.9 / 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	39°F (4°C)	1.7 in
March	45°F (7°C)	1.9 in
April	50°F (10°C)	1.5 in
May	57°F (14°C)	1.6 in
June	64°F (18°C)	1.0 in
July	76°F (25°C)	0.6 in	Warmest, Driest
August	71°F (22°C)	0.7 in
September	62°F (17°C)	0.8 in
October	51°F (11°C)	1.5 in
November	41°F (5°C)	2.5 in	Wettest
December	34°F (1°C)	2.2 in	Coldest

Prescott has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.6").

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