Cathcart, Washington
Cathcart is a community of 2,064 people in Snohomish County, Washington.
Why visit Cathcart
Townapedia lists 3 parks and trails, 8 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Devils Butte and Lord Hill Regional Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 75°F; December lows average 32°F.
Weather in Cathcart
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cathcart
Cathcart is a census-designated place (CDP) in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. The population was 2,647 at the 2020 census, up from 2,458 at the 2010 census. Based on per capita income, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Cathcart ranks 45th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked. Cathcart was named for Isaac Cathcart, a lumberman, entrepreneur, and Snohomish County pioneer.
From the Wikipedia article Cathcart, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes8
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.3 mi
17424 State Route 9 Southeast, Snohomish
Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 09:00-20:00
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries43
Map of Cathcart
64 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 32°F | 6.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 32°F | 4.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 35°F | 5.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 39°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 64°F | 44°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 68°F | 49°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 74°F | 52°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 75°F | 52°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 69°F | 48°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 41°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 35°F | 7.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 32°F | 6.8 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Monroe (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Snohomish County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2025-12-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-12: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2022-09-10: Bolt Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2021-04-08: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-23: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Silver Firs 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Maltby 3 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Mill Creek East 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Eastmont 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Mill Creek 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Bothell East 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Snohomish 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Monroe 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Martha Lake 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Bothell 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Apple-Blossoms-Summer-cathcart, Rebeccachild, CC BY-SA 4.0
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