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Fairchild Air Force Base, WA

Fairchild Air Force Base, WA.

Population: 2,931 (Census ACS)

1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, coldwave, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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Home values & appreciation

House Price Index (state)
588.1 (+2.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Michael Anderson Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather, avalanche
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 82% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Fairchild Air Force Base (4 Waste Areas) (0.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
18.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
280
Days with Moderate air quality
85
Highest AQI recorded (year)
106

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (49 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Fairchild Air Force Base (SKA) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fairchild Air Force Base (SKA) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
NORTHWEST SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER, PROV SACRED HRT MED CTR & CHILDS HOSP.
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
34
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,965
Housing built before 1970
56.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.3%
Households with broadband internet
86.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
205,656
Average weekly wage
$1,162
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,621

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

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Common questions

What is the natural-hazard risk in Fairchild Air Force Base, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather, avalanche.
What is the wildfire risk in Fairchild Air Force Base, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 82% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fairchild Air Force Base, WA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fairchild Air Force Base, WA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Fairchild Air Force Base (4 Waste Areas), 0.5 mi.
How many schools serve Fairchild Air Force Base, WA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Fairchild Air Force Base, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fairchild Air Force Base, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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