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Wilson Creek, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Grant County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
183 Population 189/sq mi density
$55,000 Median Income $28,986 per capita
$157,500 Home Value $298,868 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 279 sunny days/yr
459 Violent Crime/100K 6,747 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,500 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
459 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Wilson Creek 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. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,282 ft (391 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density189/sq mi
Coordinates47.4230°N, 119.1177°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyGrant County County
Nearest AirportGrant County International (MWH)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.8"
79% below US avg
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.46"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.9 / 100
Community Resilience7.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Jun 24, 1997 16 km WNW of Malott, Washington M4.6 119 km
Jun 27, 2013 25 km N of Leavenworth, Washington M4.3 126 km
Feb 18, 2015 15 km ENE of Cle Elum, Washington M4.2 125 km
Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 99 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 132 km
Apr 15, 1991 4 km SE of Pateros, Washington M3.9 87 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 132 km
Mar 29, 2010 10 km NE of Cliffdell, Washington M3.8 147 km
Sep 4, 2011 14 km N of Richland, Washington M3.7 113 km
Jan 1, 1997 14 km NNE of Selah, Washington M3.7 124 km
Jul 4, 1997 8 km NNE of Waterville, Washington M3.7 76 km
May 18, 2008 11 km SSW of Benton City, Washington M3.7 143 km
Jun 24, 1997 16 km NW of Malott, Washington M3.6 120 km
Oct 26, 1992 12 km N of Naches, Washington M3.5 137 km
Dec 24, 2000 8 km NNW of Entiat, Washington M3.5 93 km
Jun 29, 2005 0 km SE of Gleed, Washington M3.5 142 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 132 km
Jan 13, 1994 11 km SW of Lind, Washington M3.4 68 km
Nov 6, 1997 22 km SE of Desert Aire, Washington M3.4 109 km
Jul 6, 1991 7 km SE of Kittitas, Washington M3.4 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

29 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 31 km 0
May 6, 2009 EF1 83 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 84 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 84 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 39 km 0
May 30, 1987 EF1 95 km 0
Aug 10, 1985 EF1 50 km 0
Apr 23, 1983 EF1 100 km 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF1 36 km 0
Jul 1, 1978 EF1 80 km 0
May 1, 2024 EF0 81 km 0
Mar 26, 2024 EF0 71 km 0
Jul 10, 2023 EF0 45 km 0
May 26, 2023 EF0 38 km 0
Jul 22, 2016 EF0 45 km 0
May 19, 2010 EF0 26 km 0
Jun 6, 2009 EF0 53 km 0
Jun 6, 2009 EF0 53 km 0
Jun 6, 2009 EF0 53 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m — 147 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m — 72 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m — 147 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m — 147 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m — 92 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m — 147 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m — 89 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 147 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (168 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PEARL HILL (217,720 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 PEARL HILL 217,720 61 km
2020 COLD SPRINGS 187,561 93 km
2020 WHITNEY 127,930 46 km
2012 BARKER CANYON COMPLEX 85,906 66 km
2013 COLOCKUM TARPS 79,279 81 km
2018 GRASS VALLEY 76,074 58 km
2018 BOYLSTON 66,292 99 km
2015 BLACK CANYON 61,379 93 km
2021 WHITMORE 59,925 88 km
2019 WILLIAMS FLATS 44,680 77 km
2021 CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE 37,393 83 km
1988 DINKELMAN 36,246 97 km
2001 VIRGINIA L 35,780 99 km
2001 ST MARYS 34,914 100 km
2017 SUTHERLAND CANYON 29,492 61 km
2022 VANTAGE HIGHWAY 29,299 86 km
2014 DEVILS ELBOW COMPLEX 25,988 99 km
2012 APACHE PASS 25,101 43 km
2008 COLUMBIA RIVER ROAD 22,628 86 km
2018 L RD SW 22,101 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.0 in
February 35°F (1°C) 0.9 in
March 42°F (6°C) 0.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 0.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Wettest

Wilson Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.5") and August the driest (0.3").

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