Waitsburg, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Walla Walla County County

3.1 /5.0

B Good

940 Population 810/sq mi density

$72,917 Median Income $38,573 per capita

$266,700 Home Value $362,563 Zillow

$820 Median Rent 35.2% income on rent

51°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr

327 Violent Crime/100K 4,901 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.2 / 5.0

$72,917 median income, 1.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$266,700 home value, $820/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

327 violent crimes/100K

C+

Education

2.6 / 5.0

19.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Waitsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. The area receives 15.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	51.1°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,253 ft (382 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	810/sq mi
Coordinates	46.2698°N, 118.1509°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Walla Walla County County
Nearest Airport	Walla Walla Regional (ALW) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"

51% below US avg

Snowfall 15.8"

Wettest Month (Nov) 2.76"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	28.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	60.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	46.0 / 100
Community Resilience	54.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

120 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 23, 2024.

Nov 28, 1991	7 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington	M4.3	34 km
Jul 14, 1992	6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington	M4.1	33 km
Aug 7, 1992	8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon	M3.9	120 km
Jun 28, 1998	3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho	M3.8	101 km
May 18, 2008	11 km SSW of Benton City, Washington	M3.7	108 km
Sep 4, 2011	14 km N of Richland, Washington	M3.7	87 km
Jan 23, 2015	3 km N of Cayuse, Oregon	M3.5	69 km
Jan 13, 1994	11 km SW of Lind, Washington	M3.4	80 km
Oct 15, 2011	13 km N of Richland, Washington	M3.4	87 km
Jun 17, 2004	11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington	M3.4	45 km
Nov 6, 1997	22 km SE of Desert Aire, Washington	M3.4	123 km
Dec 15, 1991	6 km SSW of Walla Walla East, Washington	M3.3	34 km
May 1, 2011	13 km N of Richland, Washington	M3.3	86 km
Feb 28, 2004	10 km WSW of Wallula, Washington	M3.3	72 km
May 11, 2001	4 km NNW of Moses Lake North, Washington	M3.3	140 km
Jun 12, 1995	13 km N of Richland, Washington	M3.3	87 km
May 27, 1997	15 km W of Othello, Washington	M3.3	113 km
Apr 22, 1990	20 km SE of Desert Aire, Washington	M3.3	125 km
Jun 19, 1990	11 km W of Othello, Washington	M3.3	110 km
Jun 16, 2019	11 km SW of Royal City, Washington	M3.3	136 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Aug 30, 1971	EF2	95 km	0
Jun 11, 1968	EF2	80 km	0
Mar 14, 1966	EF2	37 km	0
Jun 26, 1958	EF2	64 km	0
May 6, 2022	EF1	55 km	0
May 6, 2009	EF1	67 km	0
Jan 16, 2000	EF1	13 km	0
Apr 23, 1983	EF1	71 km	0
Jul 1, 1978	EF1	72 km	0
Mar 5, 2024	EF0	49 km	0
Jun 27, 2023	EF0	34 km	0
Mar 31, 2020	EF0	87 km	0
May 22, 2016	EF0	79 km	0
May 6, 2009	EF0	91 km	0
Jul 13, 2002	EF0	82 km	0
May 31, 1997	EF0	92 km	0
Jul 9, 1995	EF0	99 km	0
May 1, 1991	EF0	66 km	0
May 1, 1991	EF0	99 km	0
Aug 24, 1987	EF0	26 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COLUMBIA COMPLEX (118,865 ac, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2006	COLUMBIA COMPLEX	118,865	29 km
2021	LICK CREEK	80,376	57 km
2015	BUTTE CREEK	79,418	51 km
2005	SCHOOL	51,701	41 km
2021	GREEN RIDGE	44,604	41 km
1986	JOSEPH/STARVATION	37,064	87 km
2021	ELBOW CREEK	23,103	62 km
1996	UNNAMED	21,130	59 km
2005	WALKER CANYON	20,764	37 km
2010	EUREKA	19,811	36 km
2023	HAT ROCK	17,264	75 km
1990	LOCUSTGROV	17,187	89 km
2020	KAHLOTUS	16,738	46 km
2010	UNNAMED	16,737	42 km
1986	JOSEPH CANYON 1	14,398	85 km
2018	LAKE WALLULA	11,972	76 km
2010	HUBBARD	10,824	30 km
2016	SNAKE RIVER FIRE	10,349	72 km
2016	KAHLOTUS	9,386	56 km
2016	FLETCHER ROAD	9,380	29 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	2.5 in
February	37°F (3°C)	1.9 in
March	43°F (6°C)	2.1 in
April	49°F (9°C)	1.6 in
May	55°F (13°C)	1.6 in
June	62°F (17°C)	1.1 in
July	71°F (22°C)	0.6 in	Warmest, Driest
August	69°F (21°C)	0.8 in
September	61°F (16°C)	0.9 in
October	50°F (10°C)	1.6 in
November	40°F (4°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
December	33°F (1°C)	2.6 in	Coldest

Waitsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 33°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.6").

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