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Elk Plain
City in Washington, United States
Overview
Elk Plain is a tranquil suburban community in Pierce County, Washington, offering expansive green spaces and easy access to the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The area is well-suited for families and outdoor enthusiasts, with a friendly local atmosphere and proximity to Tacoma and Mount Rainier National Park.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Washington
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
47.05°, -122.40°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
73
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,620
Local Cost
$1,830
Local Income
$3,800
Cashless
85
English
98
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
16.2°C
Winter Avg
2.9°C
Record High
37.9°C
Record Low
-14.9°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1522 mm
Internet Speed
920 Mbps
Upload
86 Mbps
Latency
69 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
TCM
Distance
11 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.
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