Crocker, Washington
Crocker is a community of 1,254 people in Pierce County, Washington.
Why visit Crocker
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Bridge for Kids, Wilkeson Arch and Wilkeson Community House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 76°F; December lows average 33°F.
Weather in Crocker
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Crocker
Crocker is a census-designated place located in Pierce County, Washington. As of the 2020 census, Crocker had a population of 1,450.
From the Wikipedia article Crocker, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
Wilkeson Arch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Arch over Washington State Route 165
Wilkeson Community House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Town hall in Wilkeson, Washington
Wilkeson School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
School building in Wilkeson, United States of America
Wilkeson Coke Ovens
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship1
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Donald Eismann Elementary
School · 3.6 mi
13802 Canyon View Blvd East, Bonney Lake
Map of Crocker
29 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 33°F | 6.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 33°F | 4.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 36°F | 4.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 39°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 64°F | 44°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 69°F | 49°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 76°F | 52°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 76°F | 53°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 48°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 42°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 36°F | 7.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 33°F | 6.0 in | 1.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mcmillin Rsvr Hcn (7 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
Pierce County has had 13 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)
- 2020-09-09: Sumner Grade Fire (Fire)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-03-05: Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
McChord Field (TCM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Prairie Ridge 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Buckley 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- South Hill 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Bonney Lake 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Graham 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Alderton 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Lake Tapps 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Puyallup 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Enumclaw 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Frederickson 11 mi west, about 18 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
- Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, Ben Cody, Public domain
- 2011-10-27, Wilkeson Town Hall, Wilkeson, Washington, 02, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wilkeson Elementary School 02, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wilkeson Arch 03, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bank ovens 5649, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-01-05, Voight Creek, Pierce County, Washington, 10, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-01-05, Voight Creek, Pierce County, Washington, 08, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-01-05, Voight Creek, Pierce County, Washington, 09, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-01-05, Voight Creek, Pierce County, Washington, 07, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-01-05, Voight Creek, Pierce County, Washington, 01, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-01-05, Voight Creek, Pierce County, Washington, 02, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-01-05, Voight Creek, Pierce County, Washington, 03, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-01-05, Voight Creek, Pierce County, Washington, 04, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-01-05, Voight Creek, Pierce County, Washington, 06, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-01-05, Voight Creek, Pierce County, Washington, 05, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-01-07, Carbon River, Pierce County, Washington, 01, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-01-07, Foothills Trail Bridge over the Carbon River, 05, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-01-07, Foothills Trail Bridge over the Carbon River, 04, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-01-07, Foothills Trail Bridge over the Carbon River, 08, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-01-07, Foothills Trail Bridge over the Carbon River, 06, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-01-07, Foothills Trail Bridge over the Carbon River, 07, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-01-07, Pierce County Foothills Trail, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ferns 0304, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ferns & lichens 0303, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ferns & lichens 0302, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-01-07, SR 162 Bridge over the Carbon River, 01, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-01-07, SR 162 Bridge over the Carbon River, 02, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-01-07, Carbon River, Pierce County, Washington, 03, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Approach 3633, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Beam detail 3630, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NW corner 3629, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rivet bottom 3632, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SE anchor 3642, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- N Portal 3628, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- East face 3637, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Truss panorama, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SE anchor 3618, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Approach 3634, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- East stringer 3643, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- S portal 3616, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
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