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Suncrest, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Spokane County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
5,590 Population 567/sq mi density
$101,964 Median Income $40,335 per capita
$469,600 Home Value $411,503 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
92 Violent Crime/100K 5,014 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$101,964 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$469,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
92 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Suncrest experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. The area receives 48.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,827 ft (557 m)
Area9.9 sq mi (25.5 km²)
Population Density567/sq mi
Coordinates47.8285°N, 117.6030°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySpokane County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.4"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 48.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.44"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0465 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.0 / 100
Community Resilience75.8 / 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)

Earthquake History

95 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 M4.2 118 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 142 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 22 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 99 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 22 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 98 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 140 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 142 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 89 km
Jun 28, 1997 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.4 139 km
Mar 8, 1994 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho M3.4 144 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 20 km
Nov 2, 1996 4 km W of Trout Creek, Montana M3.4 146 km
Jan 13, 1994 11 km SW of Lind, Washington M3.4 133 km
Dec 15, 2012 19 km S of Troy, Montana M3.4 139 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 137 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 21 km
May 11, 2001 4 km NNW of Moses Lake North, Washington M3.3 147 km
Apr 24, 2015 7 km SW of Hope, Idaho M3.3 100 km
May 10, 2000 Idaho-Montana border region M3.3 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF3 69 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 9, 1991 EF2 65 km 0
Jul 17, 1978 EF2 53 km 0
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 93 km 0
May 6, 1957 EF2 49 km 0
Jun 15, 1954 EF2 47 km 0
May 6, 2009 EF1 41 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 92 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 92 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 85 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 7 km 0
Apr 12, 1984 EF1 30 km 0
Oct 17, 1983 EF1 39 km 0
Jul 25, 1983 EF1 82 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF1 18 km 0
Aug 14, 1980 EF1 74 km 0
Aug 19, 1978 EF1 91 km 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF1 100 km 0
Jun 29, 1970 EF1 8 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 92 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m 57 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m 92 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m 92 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m 32 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m 92 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m 42 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 92 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WHITNEY (127,930 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 WHITNEY 127,930 76 km
2015 CARPENTER RD. 62,488 44 km
2021 SUMMIT TRAIL 54,855 86 km
2019 WILLIAMS FLATS 44,680 69 km
2014 DEVILS ELBOW COMPLEX 25,988 94 km
2012 APACHE PASS 25,101 79 km
2015 TOWER 24,779 81 km
1996 LINCOLN 19,376 87 km
2008 SWANSON LAKE 18,941 61 km
2007 MANILA CREEK 16,248 91 km
2021 FORD CORKSCREW 16,179 15 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,401 12 km
2020 KEWA FIELD 11,811 66 km
2012 BUFFALO LAKE ROAD 11,260 99 km
2023 OREGON 10,957 36 km
2003 RATTLESNAKE CANYON 10,655 60 km
2023 GRAY 10,096 34 km
2016 CAYUSE MTN 9,744 33 km
2000 BUFFALO LAKE 9,709 96 km
2014 WATERMELON HILL 9,321 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.6 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
June 62°F (16°C) 1.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
August 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.1 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in Wettest

Suncrest has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 28°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.8").

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