Springdale, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Stevens County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
467 Population 413/sq mi density
$49,722 Median Income $15,279 per capita
$207,400 Home Value $316,890 Zillow
$1,265 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$49,722 median income, 20.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$207,400 home value, $1,265/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Springdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. The area receives 48.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation2,013 ft (614 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density413/sq mi
Coordinates48.0572°N, 117.7466°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyStevens County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 48.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood
Good Days %70.2%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score60.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.7 / 100
Community Resilience38.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

77 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 13, 2025.

Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 98 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 49 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 49 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 101 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 131 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 103 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 97 km
Jan 13, 1994 11 km SW of Lind, Washington M3.4 149 km
Dec 15, 2012 19 km S of Troy, Montana M3.4 142 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 47 km
Sep 22, 2003 12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho M3.3 57 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 48 km
Apr 24, 2015 7 km SW of Hope, Idaho M3.3 103 km
Mar 16, 2000 1 km WSW of Coulee City, Washington M3.2 127 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 128 km
Mar 25, 2010 9 km SE of Lakeview, Washington M3.2 149 km
Jul 31, 2001 2 km WNW of Town and Country, Washington M3.2 42 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M3.1 49 km
Mar 12, 1999 17 km NW of Malden, Washington M3.1 81 km
Jun 13, 2015 5 km W of Hope, Idaho M3.1 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

44 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF3 67 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF2 89 km 0
Apr 9, 1991 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 17, 1978 EF2 48 km 0
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 66 km 0
May 6, 1957 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 15, 1954 EF2 75 km 0
May 6, 2009 EF1 43 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 64 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 92 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 64 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 92 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 86 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 29 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF1 90 km 0
Apr 12, 1984 EF1 54 km 0
Oct 17, 1983 EF1 66 km 0
Jul 25, 1983 EF1 55 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF1 25 km 0
Aug 14, 1980 EF1 47 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

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 - 64 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m - 53 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m - 64 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m - 64 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m - 35 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m - 64 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m - 35 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 64 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 64 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH STAR (218,547 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 NORTH STAR 218,547 97 km
2020 WHITNEY 127,930 79 km
2015 CARPENTER RD. 62,488 26 km
2021 SUMMIT TRAIL 54,855 62 km
2015 STICKPIN 54,119 100 km
2019 WILLIAMS FLATS 44,680 57 km
2021 CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE 37,393 84 km
2014 DEVILS ELBOW COMPLEX 25,988 74 km
2012 APACHE PASS 25,101 83 km
2015 TOWER 24,779 65 km
1988 WHITE MOUNTAIN 21,855 79 km
1996 LINCOLN 19,376 90 km
2008 SWANSON LAKE 18,941 62 km
2007 MANILA CREEK 16,248 77 km
2021 FORD CORKSCREW 16,179 14 km
2015 RENNER 13,975 85 km
2008 SMITH LAKE FIRE 12,542 95 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,401 29 km
2020 KEWA FIELD 11,811 44 km
2012 BUFFALO LAKE ROAD 11,260 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 2.9 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Wettest

Springdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 27°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.6").

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