About Spokane
What is the population of Spokane?
City of Spokane population: 235,010
Spokane Metro area population: 461,000
Spokane Region Overview
We are located in Eastern Washington and serve western Montana, northern Idaho, and the southern Edmonton Providence of Canada.
We are the largest medical hub and urban center between Seattle, WA, and Minneapolis, MN. Fairchild AFB, Providence, Amazon, and the MultiCare Health System are our largest employers.
The largest industries include health and life sciences, manufacturing, managed service industry, food processing, high technology, and agriculture.
What makes Spokane a unique destination?
We're glad you asked! Here are some recent newsworthy mentions about Spokane.
How To Get Here
What is the closest airport to Spokane, WA
Spokane International Airport (GEG) is just 8 minutes from downtown.
Where does Spokane International fly to and from?
Spokane International Airport provides non stop service to 20 domestic cities. Find a comprehensive list of our non-stop flights here.
What major interstate gets me to Spokane, WA?
Interstate 90 (I-90) runs adjacent to the heart of downtown Spokane.
Getting Around
How walkable is Spokane?
With a downtown walkability score of 83 out of 100, residents and visitors have access to hundreds of locally owned bars, restaurants, and shopping just within the downtown core.
In addition, downtown Spokane's ADA accessible rapid transit line, the City Line, offers departures every 7-15 minutes through the downtown districts.
Need to get further than downtown? Spokane also has traditional transportation services such as Uber, Lyft, Taxi, and shuttles.
Things To Do
Are there any sports teams in Spokane?
Yes! Spokane is home to several collegiate and professional sports teams.
Collegiate
Gonzaga University Bulldogs (Division I)
Whitworth University Pirates (Division III)
Spokane Sasquatch (NWAC)
Eastern Washington University is a short 20 minute drive from Spokane home of the EWU Eagles (Division I, FCS) and 1.5 hours from Washington State University Cougars (Division I, Pac12)
Professional
Spokane Velocity Mens Soccer (USL League One)
Spokane Zephyr Womens Soccer (USL Super League)
Spokane Chiefs Hockey (Western Hockey League)
Spokane Indians Baseball (Minor League Baseball)
What kind of entertainment does Spokane offer?
- Best of Broadway at the First Interstate Center for the Arts
- Spokane Comedy Club
- The Fox Theatre
- Spokane Veteran’s Memorial Arena
- Spokane Pavilion at Riverfront
- The Knitting Factory
- One Spokane Stadium
- Spokane Civic Theater
- The Bing Crosby Theater
- Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center at Gonzaga
Find more information on live entertainment.
Are there outdoor parks & recreation available?
We are a city surrounded by endless outdoor parks and recreation opportunities, with one of our largest parks located right in the heart of downtown.
What are Spokane's major festivals & events?
- Inlander Restaurant Week (February)
- Bloomsday (May)
- Lilac Festival (May)
- Pride (June)
- Terrain (October)
- Hoopfest (June)
- Tacos y Tequila (August)
- Pig Out in the Park (September)
- Volume Music Festival (September)
- Green Bluff Harvest Festival (October)
Weather & Seasonality
How much sun does Spokane get?
Eastern Washington is often called the sunny side of state and with 171 days of sun a year, there's no wonder why!
What are the average temperatures in Spokane?
Month | High/Low (°F) | Rain |
---|---|---|
Jan | 33° / 22° | 8 days |
Feb | 39° / 25° | 7 days |
Mar | 48° / 31° | 8 days |
Apr | 57° / 36° | 6 days |
May | 67° / 43° | 6 days |
Jun | 74° / 50° | 5 days |
Jul | 84° / 56° | 2 days |
Aug | 83° / 55° | 2 days |
Sep | 73° / 47° | 3 days |
Oct | 58° / 37° | 5 days |
Nov | 42° / 29° | 9 days |
Dec | 33° / 22° | 9 days |