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Longbranch, Washington
Longbranch is a community of 4,638 people in Pierce County, Washington.
Why visit Longbranch
Townapedia lists 13 parks and trails and 4 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Taylor Bay Park and Eagle Island Marine State Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 76°F; December lows average 36°F.
Weather in Longbranch
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Longbranch
Longbranch is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It is located on the Key Peninsula, along Filucy Bay between Pitt Passage and Balch Passage. Longbranch is primarily residential (like nearby Home and Lakebay) and includes a marina, church, and community center.
From the Wikipedia article Longbranch, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
Eagle Island Marine State Park
Park · 4.1 mi
State park in Pierce County, Washington state, United States of America
McMicken Island Marine State Park
Park · 4.8 mi
State park in Mason County, Washington, USA
1 more on the map.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship2
Gas and EV charging1
History
In 1934, Longbranch was linked by ferry service with Steilacoom, Anderson and McNeil islands. The ferry continues in operation, but no longer connects to Longbranch.
From the History section of Longbranch, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Map of Longbranch
26 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 36°F | 6.1 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 36°F | 4.1 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 38°F | 4.6 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 41°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 64°F | 46°F | 2.1 in |
| Jun | 70°F | 51°F | 1.4 in |
| Jul | 76°F | 54°F | 0.7 in |
| Aug | 76°F | 54°F | 0.9 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 51°F | 1.5 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 46°F | 4.3 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 40°F | 7.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 36°F | 5.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tacoma Narrows Ap (9 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
Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Home 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Fox Island 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Anderson Island 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Key Center 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Artondale 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- University Place 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Gig Harbor 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Lakewood 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Lacey 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Tacoma 15 mi east, about 23 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
- Longbranch Gymnasium NRHP 87001164 Pierce County, WA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2025-01-07, Carr Inlet, 085602, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-07, Carr Inlet, 085604, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-07, Carr Inlet, 085622 (optimized), Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-07, Carr Inlet, 085607 (optimized), Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-07, Carr Inlet, 085607, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-07, Carr Inlet, 085615 (optimized), Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-07, Carr Inlet, 085552, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-07, Carr Inlet, 085554, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-07, Carr Inlet, 085602 (optimized), Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-07, Carr Inlet, 085549 (optimized), Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-07, Carr Inlet, 085554 (optimized), Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-07, Carr Inlet, 085552 (optimized), Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-07, Carr Inlet, 085604 (optimized), Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-07, Carr Inlet, 085622, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-07, Carr Inlet, 085615, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-07, Carr Inlet, 085549, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
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