Tumwater

City in Washington, United States

Overview

Tumwater, Washington is a small city just south of Olympia, known for its rich history as the oldest settlement in the state and scenic natural beauty. With a blend of parks, local eateries, and historic sites, Tumwater offers a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere ideal for families and outdoor lovers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Washington
Population
25,350
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
47.01°, -122.91°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
77
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
74
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,940
Local Cost
$2,130
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
9.9°C
Summer Avg
16.1°C
Winter Avg
4.0°C
Record High
36.0°C
Record Low
-10.4°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1687 mm
Internet Speed
839 Mbps
Upload
105 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OLM
Distance
4 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 86/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.