Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens is a city of 40,253 people in Snohomish County, Washington.
Why visit Lake Stevens
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 60 parks and trails, 58 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include McCabe Building, Swalwell Cottage, Frontier Heights Park and Catherine Creek Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 76°F; December lows average 34°F.
Weather in Lake Stevens
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lake Stevens
Lake Stevens is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States, that is named for the lake it surrounds. It is located 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Everett and borders the cities of Marysville to the northwest and Snohomish to the south. The city's population was 35,630 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Lake Stevens, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks12
McCabe Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Commercial building in Everett, Washington
Swalwell Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Historic house in Washington, United States
Lake Stevens Monster
Monument and historic site · 1.0 mi
Glacial erratic - potentially the largest in the US.
Parks, trails and playgrounds60
Frontier Heights Park
Park · 0.7 mi
A large neighborhood park that encompasses a soccer field, baseball field, tennis courts, basketball court, and a playground for the kids.
8801 Frontier Circle, Lake Stevens
07:00-dusk
48 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes58
Buzz Inn Steakhouse
Restaurant · Breakfast, Steak House, American, Burger · 1.7 mi
1801 Main Street, Lake Stevens
Mo-Th 06:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00, Su 07:00-22:00
Chopsticks House
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.6 mi
414 91st Avenue Northeast, Lake Stevens
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 12:00-21:00
Francisco's Kitchen & Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.8 mi
1915 Hartford Drive, Lake Stevens
Su-Th 15:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 15:00-22:00
LJ's Bistro & Bar
Restaurant · Italian, American, Burger, Pasta · 0.6 mi
430 91st Avenue Northeast, Lake Stevens
Mo-Th 15:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 15:00-22:00; Su 09:00-13:30,15:00-21:00
Papa's Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
9302 North Davies Road
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
RAM Restaurant and Brewery - Lake Stevens
Restaurant · Burger, American, Sandwich · 0.7 mi
9020 Market Place, Lake Stevens
Su-Th 11:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Lake Stevens Brewing Company
Bar and pub · 1.8 mi
2010 Grade Road, Lake Stevens
Mo-We 16:00-21:00, Th 16:00-22:00, Fr 14:00-22:00, Sa 13:00-22:00,...
Gorumet Cup Espresso
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.8 mi
12321 20th Street Northeast, Lake Stevens
Mo-Fr 05:00-19:00; Sa-Su 06:00-19:00
46 more on the map.
History
Lake Stevens was named in 1859 for territorial governor Isaac Stevens and was originally listed as "Stevens Lake" on early maps. The area around the lake was used for berry gathering by the indigenous Skykomish, who also used most of the Pilchuck River basin for hunting. The first homesteads around the lake were established by emigrants in the 1880s, beginning with Joseph William Davison's 160-acre (0.65 km2) claim along the east shore filed in 1886. A two-block townsite at the northeast end of the lake named "Outing" was claimed on October 8, 1889, by Charles A. Missimer and platted the following year. The construction of the Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern Railway along the eastern side of the Pilchuck River Valley in 1889 spurred the creation of more settlements in the area. Among them were Machias in 1890, which was followed by Hartford (originally named "Ferry"), later a major junction for the Everett and Monte Cristo Railway completed in 1892.
From the History section of Lake Stevens, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship7
Lake Stevens First Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.6 mi
1702 Main Street, Lake Stevens
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter Day Saints · 0.5 mi
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries52
Healthcare5
Costco Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
9210 24th Street Southeast, Lake Stevens
Map of Lake Stevens
216 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 35°F | 5.0 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 34°F | 3.7 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 37°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 41°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 66°F | 47°F | 2.7 in |
| Jun | 70°F | 52°F | 2.3 in |
| Jul | 75°F | 55°F | 1.0 in |
| Aug | 76°F | 55°F | 1.1 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 50°F | 2.3 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 43°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 38°F | 5.8 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 34°F | 5.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Everett Hcn (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, 11 miles away.
- Everett 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Eastmont 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Lake Stickney 11 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Arlington 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Bothell East 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Bothell West 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Alderwood Manor 15 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Bothell 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Edmonds 18 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Cottage Lake 18 mi south, about 29 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
- Lake Stevens, Washington, brewbooks, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Everett - McCabe Building 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Everett - 2712 Pine St 02, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
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