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Toppenish, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Yakima County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,746 Population 4,030/sq mi density
$67,766 Median Income $20,275 per capita
$214,200 Home Value $268,575 Zillow
$977 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 279 sunny days/yr
608 Violent Crime/100K 6,088 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$67,766 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$214,200 home value, $977/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
608 violent crimes/100K (60% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Toppenish experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. The area receives 20.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation762 ft (232 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density4,030/sq mi
Coordinates46.3802°N, 120.3126°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyYakima County County
Nearest AirportTri-Cities (PSC)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.8"
79% below US avg
Snowfall 20.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.14"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score94.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.9 / 100
Community Resilience13.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,116 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 6, 2025.

Feb 14, 2011 31 km S of Morton, Washington M4.3 146 km
Jul 14, 2008 11 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M4.2 148 km
Jun 17, 2010 30 km S of White Swan, Washington M4.2 45 km
Feb 18, 2015 15 km ENE of Cle Elum, Washington M4.2 102 km
May 20, 1995 15 km NNE of Ashford, Washington M4.1 136 km
Jan 30, 2000 6 km SE of Condon, Oregon M4.1 132 km
Aug 16, 2004 16 km ENE of Packwood, Washington M4.0 95 km
Oct 9, 1998 20 km S of White Swan, Washington M4.0 36 km
Mar 22, 1997 10 km ESE of Condon, Oregon M3.9 133 km
Nov 18, 1997 20 km NW of Bickleton, Washington M3.9 29 km
Oct 1, 2004 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.9 146 km
Jun 25, 2004 17 km W of Packwood, Washington M3.9 124 km
Aug 7, 1992 8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon M3.9 80 km
Jan 3, 2018 37 km SSE of Morton, Washington M3.9 135 km
Mar 29, 2010 10 km NE of Cliffdell, Washington M3.8 85 km
Jun 14, 2007 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.8 148 km
Oct 1, 2004 36 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.7 146 km
May 18, 2008 11 km SSW of Benton City, Washington M3.7 63 km
Jan 1, 1997 14 km NNE of Selah, Washington M3.7 45 km
Sep 4, 2011 14 km N of Richland, Washington M3.7 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

15 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 30, 1957 EF2 28 km 0
May 19, 2006 EF1 78 km 0
May 1, 2024 EF0 79 km 0
Mar 31, 2020 EF0 79 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF0 90 km 0
Aug 13, 2014 EF0 40 km 0
Apr 7, 2008 EF0 28 km 0
May 9, 2005 EF0 30 km 0
Apr 23, 2005 EF0 11 km 0
Apr 23, 2005 EF0 3 km 0
Jun 7, 2004 EF0 58 km 0
May 15, 2000 EF0 9 km 0
May 9, 1999 EF0 40 km 0
Aug 26, 1997 EF0 31 km 0
May 9, 1956 EF0 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 61 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adams (93 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Adams Stratovolcano 3,742 m (12,277 ft) 950 93 km
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 122 km
Indian Heaven Shield(s) 1,806 m (5,925 ft) -6250 126 km
St. Helens Stratovolcano 2,549 m (8,363 ft) 2008 145 km
West Crater Volcanic field 1,329 m (4,360 ft) -5750 147 km
Hood Stratovolcano 3,426 m (11,240 ft) 1866 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RANGE 12 (167,604 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 RANGE 12 167,604 36 km
2000 24 COMMAND 162,300 56 km
1984 HANFORD 122,914 57 km
2021 SCHNEIDER SPRINGS 114,743 79 km
2000 MULE DRY 90,184 49 km
2013 COLOCKUM TARPS 79,279 90 km
2007 WAUTOMA 77,956 49 km
2020 EVANS CANYON 76,288 56 km
1996 COLD CREEK 72,859 39 km
2018 BOYLSTON 66,292 55 km
2023 NEWELL ROAD 61,833 59 km
2015 COUGAR CREEK 51,866 85 km
2024 BIG HORN 51,023 59 km
2009 DRY CREEK COMPLEX 49,843 29 km
2008 COAL PLANT 45,801 90 km
2024 RETREAT 44,681 60 km
2019 COLD CREEK 43,756 52 km
2015 HIGHWAY 8 35,296 65 km
2003 UMTANUM RIDGE 34,351 39 km
2017 SILVER DOLLAR 30,789 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.0 in
February 37°F (3°C) 0.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 0.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.0 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Wettest

Toppenish has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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