Walla Walla East, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Walla Walla County County

3.1 /5.0

B Good

2,264 Population 1,024/sq mi density

$87,723 Median Income $41,375 per capita

$580,600 Home Value $404,890 Zillow

$2,114 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent

54°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

A+

Economy

4.8 / 5.0

$87,723 median income, 0.0% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.9 / 5.0

$580,600 home value, $2,114/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

327 violent crimes/100K

Education

3.5 / 5.0

31.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Walla Walla East experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.7 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	54.3°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,011 ft (308 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density	1,024/sq mi
Coordinates	46.0460°N, 118.3032°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Walla Walla County County
Nearest Airport	Walla Walla Regional (ALW) 3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.7"

51% below US avg

Snowfall 6.5"

Wettest Month (Nov) 2.68"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.63"

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

128 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 10, 2025.

Nov 28, 1991	7 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington	M4.3	6 km
Jul 14, 1992	6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington	M4.1	6 km
Aug 7, 1992	8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon	M3.9	102 km
Jun 28, 1998	3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho	M3.8	121 km
Sep 4, 2011	14 km N of Richland, Washington	M3.7	84 km
May 18, 2008	11 km SSW of Benton City, Washington	M3.7	97 km
Jan 23, 2015	3 km N of Cayuse, Oregon	M3.5	42 km
Jun 17, 2004	11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington	M3.4	70 km
Nov 6, 1997	22 km SE of Desert Aire, Washington	M3.4	121 km
Jan 13, 1994	11 km SW of Lind, Washington	M3.4	98 km
Oct 15, 2011	13 km N of Richland, Washington	M3.4	84 km
May 1, 2011	13 km N of Richland, Washington	M3.3	83 km
Dec 15, 1991	6 km SSW of Walla Walla East, Washington	M3.3	6 km
May 27, 1997	15 km W of Othello, Washington	M3.3	120 km
Apr 22, 1990	20 km SE of Desert Aire, Washington	M3.3	123 km
Jun 19, 1990	11 km W of Othello, Washington	M3.3	118 km
Feb 28, 2004	10 km WSW of Wallula, Washington	M3.3	55 km
Jun 12, 1995	13 km N of Richland, Washington	M3.3	84 km
Jun 16, 2019	11 km SW of Royal City, Washington	M3.3	140 km
Nov 17, 2013	13 km NNE of West Richland, Washington	M3.2	85 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 11, 1968	EF2	79 km	0
Mar 14, 1966	EF2	64 km	0
Jun 26, 1958	EF2	48 km	0
May 6, 2022	EF1	29 km	0
May 6, 2009	EF1	40 km	0
Jan 16, 2000	EF1	38 km	0
Apr 23, 1983	EF1	76 km	0
Jul 1, 1978	EF1	86 km	0
Mar 5, 2024	EF0	22 km	0
Jun 27, 2023	EF0	8 km	0
Mar 31, 2020	EF0	82 km	0
May 22, 2016	EF0	69 km	0
May 9, 2013	EF0	93 km	0
May 6, 2009	EF0	79 km	0
May 23, 2004	EF0	82 km	0
Jul 13, 2002	EF0	56 km	0
Jul 9, 1995	EF0	77 km	0
May 1, 1991	EF0	39 km	0
Aug 24, 1987	EF0	3 km	0
Jun 21, 1983	EF0	78 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	41 km
2021	LICK CREEK	80,376	71 km
2015	BUTTE CREEK	79,418	54 km
2005	SCHOOL	51,701	59 km
2021	GREEN RIDGE	44,604	53 km
1986	JOSEPH/STARVATION	37,064	88 km
2000	UNNAMED	27,815	97 km
2021	ELBOW CREEK	23,103	59 km
1996	UNNAMED	21,130	40 km
2005	WALKER CANYON	20,764	50 km
2010	EUREKA	19,811	48 km
2024	JACK CANYON MUTUAL AID	18,287	86 km
2023	HAT ROCK	17,264	56 km
1990	LOCUSTGROV	17,187	73 km
2020	KAHLOTUS	16,738	59 km
2010	UNNAMED	16,737	62 km
1986	JOSEPH CANYON 1	14,398	92 km
2018	LAKE WALLULA	11,972	57 km
2010	HUBBARD	10,824	54 km
2016	SNAKE RIVER FIRE	10,349	96 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	2.3 in
February	39°F (4°C)	1.9 in
March	45°F (7°C)	2.1 in
April	50°F (10°C)	1.7 in
May	57°F (14°C)	1.8 in
June	64°F (18°C)	1.1 in
July	76°F (25°C)	0.6 in	Warmest, Driest
August	71°F (22°C)	0.8 in
September	62°F (17°C)	0.9 in
October	51°F (11°C)	1.6 in
November	41°F (5°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
December	34°F (1°C)	2.4 in	Coldest

Walla Walla East has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.6").

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