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Elk Plain, Washington
Elk Plain is a community of 14,276 people in Pierce County, Washington.
Why visit Elk Plain
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 6 parks and trails and 6 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Morse Wildlife Preserve.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 76°F; December lows average 33°F.
Weather in Elk Plain
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Elk Plain
Elk Plain is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 14,534 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Elk Plain, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Morse Wildlife Preserve
Hiking and trails · 2.0 mi
25415 70th Avenue East, Graham
Apr-Oct Su[2] 09:00-15:00; Nov-Feb off
Restaurants and cafes6
Tonala Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.8 mi
22225 Mountain Highway East, Spanaway
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.9 mi
22219 Mountain Highway East, Spanaway
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
Churches and places of worship1
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter-Day Saints · 1.6 mi
224th Street East
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Bethel Elementary Learning Academy
School · 4.7 mi
16117 Canyon Road East, Puyallup
Healthcare1
Map of Elk Plain
64 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 (8 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, 9 miles away.
- Edgewood 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Bonney Lake 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Tacoma 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Auburn 20 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Enumclaw 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
- Artondale 23 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
- Des Moines 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Kent 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Covington 25 mi northeast, about 41 min by car
- Burien 30 mi north, about 48 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Cougar Mountain Middle School, Graham, WA, Richard N Horne, CC BY 4.0
- Amazon Hub Locker - Influx (Spanaway, Washington), 02, Senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Amazon Hub Locker - Influx (Spanaway, Washington), 01, Senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ikea Distribution Center - Spanaway, Washington (38295572526), Atomic Taco from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pierce County Public Works Central Maintenance Facility Tower (38350573861), Atomic Taco from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ikea Distribution Center - Spanaway, Washington (38350574301), Atomic Taco from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Returnal - panoramio, inte the husky, CC BY 3.0
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