Swede Heaven, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Skagit County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
1,163
Population
162/sq mi density
$111,302
Median Income
$41,443 per capita
$448,800
Home Value
$427,612 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$111,302 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$448,800 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Swede Heaven experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 83.1 inches. The area receives 16.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 416 ft (127 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 162/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.2807°N, 121.7099°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Skagit County County |
| Nearest Airport | Skagit Regional (MVW) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 97.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0285 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.40 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.4 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK | Meteorological | 38.0 m | - | 134 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 124 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | - | 136 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | - | 125 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 8 | 141 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 54 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 48 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 56 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 159 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 12.8 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 8.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 9.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 8.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 13.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 12.1 in | Coldest |
Swede Heaven has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 35°F in December to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 83.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.2") and July the driest (1.3").