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George’s story
69 years in pictures
1 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 1957George is settled
- 2025George, Washington city skyline
GeorgeWA
A town of 669, settled in 1957. Public schools that outperform most of Washington.
Photo: Tedder · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
669
+61.5% since 2010
Median home value
$155K
Census ACS
Household income
$55K
median
Median age
27.8
years
Jobs based here
222
Balanced
What makes George stand out
The thing George does most differently from other towns.
Small town
669 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
George’s report card
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →65°
Mostly Clear
H 0° · L 43°
Local news
All →- Dorsey vs George WA Prep - Boys Junior Varsity Basketball 01/15/2027 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 26
- Brandi Carlile Expands ‘The Human Tour’ With New Fall 2026 North American DatesTicketNews · Sep 25
- Dorsey vs George WA Prep - Girls Junior Varsity Basketball 12/02/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 22
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in George. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
George’s public schools outperform 24% of Washington districts
The public schools George’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 76% of Washington’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
C−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Elementary | K–5 | 163 | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WA on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
George has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 24°.
89°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–39°
Spring39–64°
Summer57–86°
Fall40–63°
Oct 16
typical first frost
Apr 21
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
89°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of George
Most working residents leave George for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Moses Lake (13%), Quincy (10%) and Wenatchee (2%). Half commute less than 28 miles.
3%work in town
Where working residents work
In George3%
Moses Lake13%
Quincy10%
Wenatchee2%
Kennewick2%
28 mi
median commute distance
222
jobs based in George
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.
61risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesEarthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
How healthy George is
George beats the Washington average on 6 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 11.
26 measures vs. Washington
6 better9 too close to call11 worse
| What stands out | George | WA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Fewer adults with arthritis | 18.3% | 24.4% |
| More uninsured adults | 26.3% | 8.4% |
Quincy Valley Medical Center
10.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Outdoors
0% of George is conserved land
0.2 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 871 acres
0.2 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. City of George Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
About George
City in Washington, United States
George is a city in Grant County, Washington, United States. The population was 809 at the 2020 census. The "humorous homage" to President George Washington has landed George on lists of unusual place names. The city is known for being near The Gorge Amphitheatre, sometimes called "The Gorge at George". The Gorge Amphitheatre was the location of the annual Sasquatch! Music Festival. The city also celebrates national holidays such as the Fourth of July and Washington's Birthday, with cherry pies. The world's largest cherry pie is also baked every year on July 4, and served to a crowd.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1957
- Population
- 809
- Area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,227 ft
- ZIP code
- 98824
- Area code
- 509
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