Fall City, Washington
Fall City is a community of 1,618 people in King County, Washington, founded in 1856.
Why visit Fall City
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 6 parks and trails, 10 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fall City Masonic Hall and Twin Rivers Golf Course.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; February lows average 35°F.
Weather in Fall City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fall City
Fall City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in King County, Washington, United States, 25 miles (40 km) east of Seattle. The community lies along the Snoqualmie River and Raging River. The population was 2,032 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Fall City, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks1
Fall City Masonic Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in Washington, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Fall City Community Park
Park · 1.0 mi
4101 Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast, Fall City
Restaurants and cafes10
Aroma Coffee Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi
33429 Southeast Redmond-Fall City Road, Fall City
Mo-Sa 06:30-16:30
Mercurys Coffee Co.
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
33378 Southeast Redmond Fall City Road, Fall City
05:00-19:00
Last Frontier Saloon
Restaurant · 1.2 mi
33813 Southeast Redmond-Fall City Road, Fall City
Riverside Tavern
Bar and pub · 1.2 mi
33729 Southeast Redmond-Fall City Road, Fall City
Small Fryes
Fast food · Burger · 1.2 mi
4225 Preston Fall City Road Southeast, Fall City
History
The first settlements in the area were two forts built in 1856 during the Puget Sound War to protect future settlers against possible uprisings by the native population. Fort Patterson, a few miles downstream, and Fort Tilton, a few miles upstream, were built with the help of Indians led by Chief Patkanim, and both were abandoned within two years after interactions with the local tribes remained peaceful. A historical marker can be found north of Fall City on Fish Hatchery Road where Fort Tilton once stood.
A trading post was established near the present-day location of the Last Frontier Saloon in 1869 and became a hub of the local economy. Fall City was known at the time as "The Landing", as shallow water and rapids upstream on the Snoqualmie were impassable to the large dugout canoes used to transport goods. In the early 1870s, the first local mill in the Snoqualmie Valley was opened at the mouth of Tokul Creek, just downstream from Snoqualmie Falls and just upstream from where Fall City would be. The Fall City post office opened June 10, 1872.
From the History section of Fall City, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship1
Valley Christian Assembly
Church · Assemblies Of God · 0.5 mi
32725 Southeast 42nd Street, Fall City
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Map of Fall City
56 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 36°F | 8.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 35°F | 5.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 37°F | 6.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 40°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 64°F | 46°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 69°F | 51°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 76°F | 54°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 54°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 49°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 44°F | 6.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 38°F | 9.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 36°F | 8.4 in | 1.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Snoqualmie Falls Hcn (4 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
King County has had 18 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)
- 2024-04-28: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2022-09-10: Bolt Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2020-04-23: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Renton Municipal Airport (RNT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Snoqualmie 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Ames Lake 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Carnation 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Sammamish 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Issaquah 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Union Hill-Novelty Hill 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- East Renton Highlands 10 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Bellevue 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Redmond 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Newcastle 12 mi west, about 19 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
- Fall City Post Office 669, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fall City, WA - Masonic Hall 02, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
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