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Shelton, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Mason County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
10,619
Population
1,641/sq mi density
$60,589
Median Income
$25,686 per capita
$296,100
Home Value
$416,904 Zillow
$1,298
Median Rent
32.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
226 sunny days/yr
508
Violent Crime/100K
5,589 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$60,589 median income, 3.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$296,100 home value, $1,298/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
508 violent crimes/100K (34% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Shelton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 198 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,641/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2189°N, 123.1112°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Mason County County |
| Nearest Airport | Olympia Regional (OLM) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 250.0 m (820 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1980 | WASHINGTON | Explosion | 250.0 m | 61 | 134 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 51 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 92 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | — | 45 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 8 | 38 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rainier (110 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 110 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 134 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 167 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 169 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 174 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 180 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 9.1 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 7.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 9.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 9.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Shelton has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 40°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.8") and July the driest (1.1").