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Wilkeson, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Pierce County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
555
Population
1,181/sq mi density
$106,042
Median Income
$40,166 per capita
$419,200
Home Value
$439,465 Zillow
$1,556
Median Rent
19.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
240 sunny days/yr
141
Violent Crime/100K
3,062 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$106,042 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$419,200 home value, $1,556/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
141 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wilkeson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,181/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1013°N, 122.0525°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Pierce County County |
| Nearest Airport | Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0412 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.9 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis 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 | 101 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 36 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 148 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | — | 43 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 8 | 43 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rainier (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 35 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 101 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 108 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 131 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 133 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 136 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 187 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 7.9 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest |
Wilkeson has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 38°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.6") and July the driest (1.6").