The Town FilesPomeroy, Washington
City in Garfield County · population 1,389 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $216,700
- Household income
- $52,104
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 45.2
Pomeroy is a city of 1,389 people in Garfield County, Washington. The median home is worth $216,700, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 95% of Washington towns, quieter than 94% of Washington towns, better for cycling than 90% of Washington towns.
How Pomeroy ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Pomeroy is worth $216,700, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $52,104, which is more affordable than 82% of Washington towns. Median rent is $843 a month. 76.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pomeroy | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $216,700 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $843 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $52,104 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 76.7% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.1% | — |
Who lives in Pomeroy
| People | Pomeroy | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.2 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.5% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.1% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.4% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 15.6% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 19.6 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.0% | 93.9% |
Weather in Pomeroy
July highs average 85.1°F and January lows 27.1°F. About 17.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.4 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Pomeroy since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Washington town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 14, 1966 about 9.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 14, 1966.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 31, 1997.
Severe weather in Garfield County since 1996
Garfield County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 23, 2020 | Flood | DR-4539: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 22, 2020 | Biological | DR-4481: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3427: Covid-19 |
| January 15, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4249: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Garfield County
Garfield County had 652 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,868 a year. Unemployment was 5.5% in 2023; in Pomeroy itself the ACS puts it at 6.5%.
Public schools in Pomeroy
2 public schools with 349 students, about 15.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomeroy Elementary School | PK-6 | 212 | 17.7 |
| Pomeroy Jr Sr High School | 7-12 | 137 | 12.5 |
Towns near Pomeroy
- Dayton, WA21.1 mi · 2,448 people · home $243,600
- Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA25.0 mi · 7,275 people · home $385,900
- West Clarkston-Highland, WA25.8 mi · 5,488 people · home $282,500
- Clarkston, WA26.3 mi · 7,161 people · home $253,500
- Pullman, WA27.1 mi · 32,901 people · home $424,800
- Albion, WA27.4 mi · 550 people · home $230,700
- Asotin, WA28.2 mi · 1,204 people · home $297,200
- Lewiston, ID29.3 mi · 34,203 people · home $333,700
Pomeroy questions
Is Pomeroy, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pomeroy scores better for retirees than 82% of Washington towns and quieter than 94%. 26.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.2).
How much does a house cost in Pomeroy?
The median owner-occupied home in Pomeroy is valued at $216,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,104, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $843 a month.
What is the weather like in Pomeroy?
July highs average 85.1°F and January lows 27.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 17.6 inches of precipitation a year and 8.4 inches of snow.
Does Pomeroy get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Pomeroy since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 14, 1966. The typical Washington town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)