Wilson Creek, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Grant County County
3.7
/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
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,500 home value, $850/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
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 | 1,282 ft (391 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 189/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4230°N, 119.1177°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Grant County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County International (MWH) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 86.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.8 / 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)
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.
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 |
Wilson Creek 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").