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Climate & Geography
Leavenworth is a semi-arid region, with and average annual rainfall of 9 inches. Ample sunshine is an attractive feature of the area, with most of the total rain/snowfall coming during a six month period from November through April. The mild winter and abundance of sunshine during the growing season (average of 140 frost-free days per year) provide excellent conditions for agricultural production. Regionally the #1 grower for organic pears and numerous orchards of pears, apples, peaches, apricots, cherries, plums and some grapes for local wineries.
The terrain within the city is flat, valley floor. Gentle slopes of 11-25 degrees and steep slopes of 25-45 degrees surround the city. The elevation of Leavenworth is 1,166 feet above sea level, while the nearby mountains rise between 5,000 and 8,000 feet.
Temperature & Precipitation
|
Min Temp
|
Max Temp
|
Avg. Total
Percipitation (in) |
Avg. Total
Snow Fall (in) |
Avg. Snow Depth (in) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan |
17.1
|
33.4
|
4.68
|
32.8
|
20
|
| Feb |
21.8
|
42.1
|
3.11
|
14.6
|
20
|
| Mar |
27.2
|
52.3
|
2.09
|
5.6
|
8
|
| Apr |
33.5
|
62.7
|
1.13
|
0.3
|
0
|
| May |
40.5
|
72.7
|
0.85
|
0
|
0
|
| Jun |
46.6
|
79.2
|
0.88
|
0
|
0
|
| Jul |
50.5
|
87.6
|
0.34
|
0
|
0
|
| Aug |
50
|
87.2
|
0.48
|
0
|
0
|
| Sep |
42.4
|
78.6
|
0.72
|
0
|
0
|
| Oct |
33.6
|
63.1
|
2.01
|
0.4
|
0
|
| Nov |
27.6
|
43.7
|
4.22
|
10.4
|
1
|
| Dec |
20
|
33.5
|
4.82
|
31.6
|
10
|
| Avg. |
34.2
|
61.3
|
25.32
|
95.5
|
5
|
Demographics
| Population Data | |
|---|---|
|
2000
|
2,074
|
|
2002
|
2,095
|
|
2003
|
2,120
|
|
2004
|
2,165
|
|
2005
|
2,180
|
|
2006
|
2,195
|
| 2007 Median Household Income | |
|---|---|
|
Leavenworth
|
$49,761
|
|
Washington State
|
$55,591
|
|
Unemployment Rate
|
4.6%
|
Housing Statistics
| 2007 Median Home Value | |
|---|---|
|
Leavenworth
|
$304,001
|
|
Washington State
|
$300,800
|
| Source: www.city-data.com | |
| 2006 Leavenworh Home & Lot Sales | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Qty | Avg Sale Price | Median Value |
|
Single Family
|
162
|
$351,477
|
$205,000
|
|
Condos
|
20
|
$201,370
|
$205,500
|
|
Lots
|
76
|
$118,014
|
$73,950
|
| Source: www.mls.com | |||
Business & Services
|
Medical
|
||
|---|---|---|
| Cascade Medical Center | Doctors 5, 1NP, 5 beds & Emergency Room | (509) 548-5815 |
| Optometrists | One office | (509) 548-7379 |
| Chiropractors | Three offices | |
| Dentists | Three offices | |
| Physical Therapy | Two Clinics | |
|
Entertainment
|
||
|---|---|---|
| Leavenworth Summer Theater | ||
| Junction Cinema | One screen | (509) 548-6684 |
| Icicle Creek Music Center | ||
|
Communicatons
|
||
|---|---|---|
| Verizon Residential | Telephone & Internet | (800) 483-4000 |
| Verizon Business | Telephone & Internet | (800) 483-5000 |
| Charter Communications | TV & Internet | (877) 728-3126 |
| Localtel | Telephone & Internet | (888) 888-8888 |
|
Transportation
|
||
|---|---|---|
| Link Transit | Local bus system | (509) 662-1155 |
| Trailways | Daily bus service | (800) 366-6975 |
| Amtrak | Daily train service | (800) 872-7245 |
| Leavenworth Taxi & Shuttle | Local taxi service | (509) 548-7433 |
| Pangborn Airport | Daily service to Seattle via Horizon Air | (509) 884-2494 |
|
Utilites
|
||
|---|---|---|
| Chelan County Public Utility District 222 | Electricity | |
| Waste Management of Greater Wenatchee | Garbage & Recycling service | |
|
Media
|
||
|---|---|---|
| KOHO 101.1 FM | Broadcasting from Leavenworth | (509) 548-1011 |
| 6 Wenatchee Radio Stations | ||
| Leavenworth Echo | Newspaper | (509) 548-5286 |
| Wenatchee World | Newspaper | (509) 663-5161 |
|
Atheltic Facilites/Recreation
|
||
|---|---|---|
| 40km of Groomed Cross-Country Ski Trails | Leavenworth area | |
| 150 miles of Groomed/Ungroomed Cross-Country Ski Trails | U.S. Forest Service Land | |
| 120 miles Snowmobile Trails | U.S. Forest Service Land | |
| Downhill Skiing Facilities | Stevens Pass, Mission Ridge, Leaveworth Ski Hill | |
| Mount & Rock Climbing | World class areas | |
| Mountain Biking | U.S. Forest Service Trails | |
| Hiking | U.S. Forest Service Trails | |
| Fishing & Boating | Lake Wenatchee, Fish Lake, Wenatchee River, Icicle Creek | |
| Tennis courts | Four in Leavenworth | |
| Swimming Pool | One public pool in Leavenworth | |
| Playing Fields | Nine in Leavenworth | |
| Private Athetic Clubs | Two in Leavenworth | |
Schools
| Beaver Valley Elementary School | 9265 Beaver Valley Rd. Leavenworth, WA 98826 | (509) 763-3309 |
| Cascade High School | 10195 Chumstick Rd. Leavenworth, WA 98826 | (509) 548-5277 |
| Icicle River Middle School | 10195 Titus Rd. Leavenworth, WA 98826 | (509) 548-4042 |
| Osborn Elementary School | 225 Central Ave. Leavenworth, WA 98826 | (509) 548-5839 |
| Peshastin Dryden Elementary School | 10001 School Rd. Peshastin, WA 98847 | (509) 548-5832 |
| Upper Valley Christian School (Private) | 111 Ski Hill Dr. Leavenworth, WA 98826 | (509) 548-5292 |
City of Leavenworth Government
Leavenworth has a Mayor/City Council form of government, City Administrator, City Clerk, Code Administrator, and Planning Department. The Planning Department administers city building codes, zoning ordinances, sign ordinances, and design review guidelines. The City of Leavenworth has a Comprehensive Growth Management Plan. The city of Leavenworth can be accessed from http://www.cityofleavenworth.com/
City Council Meetings
7:30 PM - 2nd Tuesday of Each Month
7:30 PM - 4th Tuesday of each month
City Planning Commission Meetings
7:00 PM - 1st Wednesday of each month
Government Offices
| Phone | Fax | |
|---|---|---|
| Leavenworth City Hall physical address: 700 State Highway2, Leavenworth, WA 98826 mailing address: PO Box 287, Leavenowrth, WA 98826 |
(509) 548-5275 | (509) 548-6429 |
| Fire Department | (509) 548-7711 | |
| Chelan County Sheriff | (509) 782-3770 | |
| Municipal Court | (509) 548-5275 | |
| Public LIbary | (509) 548-7923 | |
| Parks Department | (509) 548-7418 | |
| US Forest Service | (509) 548-2550 |
Fire & Police
Fire protection services for Leavenworth are provided under a contract with the Chelan County Fire Department No. 3. A new facility was built in 1999. Police protection is provided through a contract with the Chelan County Sheriff's Office.
Leavenworth is located in Chelan County Washington website
