Soap Lake, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Grant County County

1.5 /5.0

D Poor

1,286 Population 835/sq mi density

$156,300 Home Value $295,987 Zillow

$605 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent

51°F Avg Temperature 279 sunny days/yr

248 Violent Crime/100K 3,658 property/100K

Overall

1.5 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

248 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.9 / 5.0

11.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Soap Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	50.9°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,083 ft (330 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density	835/sq mi
Coordinates	47.3911°N, 119.4846°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Grant County County
Nearest Airport	Grant County International (MWH) 15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.8"

79% below US avg

Wettest Month (Dec) 1.46"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median	28.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	76.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	64.9 / 100
Community Resilience	7.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

236 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 6, 2025.

Jun 24, 1997	16 km WNW of Malott, Washington	M4.6	112 km
Jun 18, 1994	11 km SE of Skykomish, Washington	M4.3	137 km
Jun 27, 2013	25 km N of Leavenworth, Washington	M4.3	102 km
Feb 18, 2015	15 km ENE of Cle Elum, Washington	M4.2	97 km
Sep 1, 2015	15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington	M4.2	108 km
Apr 15, 1991	4 km SE of Pateros, Washington	M3.9	76 km
Mar 29, 2010	10 km NE of Cliffdell, Washington	M3.8	119 km
Jan 1, 1997	14 km NNE of Selah, Washington	M3.7	100 km
May 18, 2008	11 km SSW of Benton City, Washington	M3.7	136 km
Sep 4, 2011	14 km N of Richland, Washington	M3.7	110 km
Jul 4, 1997	8 km NNE of Waterville, Washington	M3.7	55 km
Jun 24, 1997	16 km NW of Malott, Washington	M3.6	113 km
Jun 29, 2005	0 km SE of Gleed, Washington	M3.5	118 km
Dec 24, 2000	8 km NNW of Entiat, Washington	M3.5	71 km
Oct 26, 1992	12 km N of Naches, Washington	M3.5	111 km
Jan 24, 1992	4 km WNW of Waterville, Washington	M3.4	57 km
Jun 6, 2002	7 km NW of Entiat, Washington	M3.4	71 km
Dec 22, 1990	9 km NW of Mattawa, Washington	M3.4	76 km
Nov 6, 1997	22 km SE of Desert Aire, Washington	M3.4	97 km
Oct 15, 2011	13 km N of Richland, Washington	M3.4	111 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972	EF3	83 km	0
Apr 5, 1972	EF2	45 km	0
Jul 21, 1997	EF1	95 km	0
Jul 21, 1997	EF1	95 km	0
May 31, 1997	EF1	65 km	0
May 30, 1987	EF1	87 km	0
Aug 10, 1985	EF1	57 km	0
Aug 15, 1978	EF1	55 km	0
Jul 1, 1978	EF1	89 km	0
May 1, 2024	EF0	56 km	0
Mar 26, 2024	EF0	98 km	0
Jul 10, 2023	EF0	68 km	0
May 26, 2023	EF0	26 km	0
Jul 22, 2016	EF0	44 km	0
May 19, 2010	EF0	34 km	0
Jun 6, 2009	EF0	78 km	0
Jun 6, 2009	EF0	78 km	0
Jun 6, 2009	EF0	77 km	0
Jun 6, 2009	EF0	78 km	0
May 19, 2004	EF0	60 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1949	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	19.8 m	—	97 km
2009	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	9.0 m	—	118 km
2009	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	3.6 m	—	114 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (146 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Glacier Peak	Stratovolcano	3,213 m (10,541 ft)	1700	146 km
Rainier	Stratovolcano	4,392 m (14,409 ft)	1450	182 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PEARL HILL (217,720 ac, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2020	PEARL HILL	217,720	51 km
2020	COLD SPRINGS	187,561	91 km
2020	WHITNEY	127,930	73 km
1994	TYEE CREEK	123,618	82 km
2012	BARKER CANYON COMPLEX	85,906	72 km
2013	COLOCKUM TARPS	79,279	54 km
2018	GRASS VALLEY	76,074	66 km
1996	COLD CREEK	72,859	90 km
2018	BOYLSTON	66,292	77 km
2012	TABLE MOUNTAIN COMPLEX	65,887	80 km
2015	BLACK CANYON	61,379	78 km
2021	WHITMORE	59,925	93 km
2019	WILLIAMS FLATS	44,680	99 km
2018	COUGAR CREEK	42,681	88 km
2002	DEER POINT	41,348	86 km
2004	POT PEAK-SISI RIDGE COMPLEX	37,603	95 km
2021	CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE	37,393	96 km
1988	DINKELMAN	36,246	72 km
2001	VIRGINIA L	35,780	96 km
2003	UMTANUM RIDGE	34,351	90 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	0.9 in
February	35°F (1°C)	0.7 in
March	43°F (6°C)	0.7 in
April	51°F (10°C)	0.6 in
May	59°F (15°C)	0.6 in
June	67°F (19°C)	0.6 in
July	73°F (23°C)	0.2 in	Warmest, Driest
August	73°F (23°C)	0.3 in
September	63°F (17°C)	0.4 in
October	50°F (10°C)	0.4 in
November	38°F (3°C)	1.2 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	1.5 in	Coldest, Wettest

Soap Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.2").

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