Warden, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Benton County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,531
Population
846/sq mi density
$52,344
Median Income
$21,709 per capita
$171,900
Home Value
$286,394 Zillow
$819
Median Rent
22.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
182
Violent Crime/100K
1,131 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$52,344 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$171,900 home value, $819/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
182 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Warden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. The area receives 14.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,301 ft (397 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 846/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9673°N, 119.0528°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Benton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County International (MWH) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0469 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | - | 108 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | - | 121 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | - | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Warden has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.1") and August the driest (0.2").