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Rockford, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Spokane County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
407
Population
617/sq mi density
$70,625
Median Income
$39,622 per capita
$270,300
Home Value
$396,982 Zillow
$867
Median Rent
37.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
47
Violent Crime/100K
1,648 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,625 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$270,300 home value, $867/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
47 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Rockford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,445 ft (745 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 617/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4515°N, 117.1306°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Spokane County County |
| Nearest Airport | Spokane International (GEG) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0465 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
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 | — | 146 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 101 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 146 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 146 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 78 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 146 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 91 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 146 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Rockford has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 29°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.9").