Pomeroy, Washington
Pomeroy is a city of 1,354 people in Garfield County, Washington, founded in 1860.
Why visit Pomeroy
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Downtown Pomeroy Historic District and Garfield County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; December lows average 26°F.
Weather in Pomeroy
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About Pomeroy
Pomeroy is the county seat of Garfield County, Washington, United States and the only incorporated city in the county. The population was 1,389 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 1,471 in 2024.
From the Wikipedia article Pomeroy, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
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Downtown Pomeroy Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Pomeroy, Washington, United States
Garfield County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Pomeroy, Washington, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Where to stay1
Schools, colleges and libraries4
History
The Nez Perce trail existed in the area before history was recorded, and the first written record of caucasians passing through the area were Lewis and Clark in 1805. Captain Benjamin Bonneville also passed through the future site of the town while he was surveying for the US government in 1834. In 1860, an Irish settler named Parson Quinn settled just east of present-day Pomeroy, and lived there for the next 40 years. Rancher Joseph M. Pomeroy purchased the land in 1864, and platted the town's site in May 1878.
Pomeroy was officially incorporated on February 3, 1886. The town has been the seat of Garfield County since 1882, despite fierce competition in the 1880s with neighboring towns Pataha and Asotin. The county was split in October 1883, and the city of Asotin was named the county seat of the new Asotin County, Washington, leaving the debate about Pomeroy's status as county seat for Garfield County to continue. The debate continued through both houses of the Washington Territorial Legislature in for the remainder of 1883 to Governor William A. Newell of the Washington Territory, and eventually reached the United States Congress in 1884.
From the History section of Pomeroy, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Healthcare1
Map of Pomeroy
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 27°F | 2.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 28°F | 1.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 33°F | 2.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 37°F | 1.7 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 67°F | 44°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 48°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 53°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 53°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 45°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 37°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 2.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 26°F | 2.3 in | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pomeroy Hcn (1 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
Garfield County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-04-23: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-01-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2009-03-02: Severe Winter Storm And Record And Near Record Snow (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 29 miles away.
- Dayton 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Pullman 27 mi northeast, about 44 min by car
- Asotin 28 mi east, about 45 min by car
- Lewiston 29 mi east, about 47 min by car
- Moscow 33 mi northeast, about 54 min by car
- Lapwai 38 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Palouse 39 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Walla Walla 45 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Garrett 48 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Milton-Freewater 53 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 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
- Pomeroy, Washington (31499019537), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Main Street streetscape - Pomeroy Washington, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
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