The City is located in one of the primary agriculture-producing regions of the State and lies on the eastern edge of the Columbia and Snake River basins in southeastern Washington. Walla Walla is the largest city in and the county seat of Walla Walla County.
The name Walla Walla is of Indian origin and means "many waters". Both the Cayuse and Walla Walla tribes called the Walla Walla Valley home.
The arts are treasured here, from the foundry that casts sculptors' artistry into products, to a wide selection of music provided at the Summer Sounds on the Plaza downtown. There is a well-regarded symphony, Walla Walla Symphony, and dance and theatre productions through the Walla Walla Little Theatre and campus productions from the three local colleges. Harper Joy Theater at Whitman College, Walla Walla University, and Walla Walla Community College all contribute vitality, energy and significant cultural benefits to the community at large. While you're touring, take advantage of the public art viewing opportunities at the three colleges featuring outdoor sculptures, several galleries, and a fine public art collection on the street of downtown and on Whitman College campus.
The Walla Walla Valley is a rainbow of scenic beauty -- golden hillsides melting into broad expanses of crimson fields. Lush evergeens casting shadows over backcountry trails during noon-day sun. And the many waters which give the region its name sparkle as they flow to the mighty Snake and Columbia rivers.
In this setting, it’s easy to find just the right outdoor experience for each individual and every family.
If you want to stay close to civilization, Walla Walla has 17 public city parks and facilities that encompass some 600 acres of grass and trees, with playgrounds, pools,and walkways.
For those seeking a more rural encounter with nature, hiking trails wind through miles of unspoiled forests. Scenic overlooks along quaint country backroads offer breathtaking views of the valley. And tranquil lakes provide the perfect setting for a late summer afternoon picnic.
The choices for outdoor adventures include fishing, hunting, hiking, horseback riding, boating, canoeing, and camping. For the young and the young at heart, there’s BMX racing, disc golf, and skateboarding at Fort Walla Walla Park. And the fun extends throughout the winter, too, with downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling.
The arts are treasured here, from the foundry that casts sculptors' artistry into products, to a wide selection of music provided at the Summer Sounds on the Plaza downtown. There is a well-regarded symphony, Walla Walla Symphony, and dance and theatre productions through the Walla Walla Little Theatre and campus productions from the three local colleges. Harper Joy Theater at Whitman College, Walla Walla University, and Walla Walla Community College all contribute vitality, energy and significant cultural benefits to the community at large. While you're touring, take advantage of the public art viewing opportunities at the three colleges featuring outdoor sculptures, several galleries, and a fine public art collection on the street of downtown and on Whitman College campus.
The primary livestock farming activity in the County is beef cattle production. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, Tyson Foods Inc, Formerly (formerly Iowa Beef Packing) operates a large beef packing plant in Wallula, near the City. The company buys beef throughout the northwestern United States and southwestern Canada for processing at this 1,800 employee plant. Simplot Feeders operates large beef cattle feed lots in the County. This custom feed lot handles about 125,000 head a year and employs approximately 80 people.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $185,706
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 30,794. Walla Walla covers 10.8 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 1,000 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 99362 - Area code: 509
Weather
Walla Walla, WA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 89.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 28.80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 29 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 13 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Walla Walla is 19.71 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is November with an average rainfall of 2.62 Inches.
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