Southworth, Washington
Southworth is a community of 2,286 people in Kitsap County, Washington.
Why visit Southworth
Townapedia lists 4 parks and trails and 1 place to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Harper Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; December lows average 35°F.
Weather in Southworth
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Southworth
Southworth is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) on Puget Sound in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. It is best known for being the west end of the Fauntleroy-Vashon Island-Southworth Washington State Ferries run. Landmarks include Southworth Grocery, a US Post Office, ferry terminal, clay cliffs and a private beach on the point. Next to the ferry is a popular place to launch kayaks for trips to nearby Blake Island.
From the Wikipedia article Southworth, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes1
Churches and places of worship2
United Methodist Church of Colby
Church · Methodist · 0.8 mi
2881 Harvey Street Southeast, Port Orchard
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Hidden Creek Elementary School
School · 4.2 mi
5455 Converse Road Se, Port Orchard
6 more on the map.
Map of Southworth
25 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 36°F | 9.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Feb | 49°F | 35°F | 5.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 38°F | 6.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 41°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 66°F | 46°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 70°F | 51°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 76°F | 55°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 55°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 51°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 45°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 39°F | 8.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 35°F | 9.9 in | 1.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bremerton (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
Kitsap County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2007-12-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2006-05-17: Severe Storms, Flooding, Tidal Surge, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Coastal Storm)
- 2003-11-07: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Boeing Field (BFI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- East Port Orchard 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Bethel 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Port Orchard 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Enetai 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Navy Yard City 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Bremerton 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Burien 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- White Center 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Bainbridge Island 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Seattle 11 mi northeast, about 18 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
- ISS065-E-88118 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-88116 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-73225 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-88117 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS048-E-66400 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-99860 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS048-E-67310 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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