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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
2005 Median Household Income
Chelan County
$41,778
Washington State
$51,794
Unemployment Rate
4.2%


Housing Statistics

2005 Median Home Value
Leavenworth
$166,100
Washington State
$227,700
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  
Chiropracters 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  
Localtel Telephone & Internet (888) 888-8888

Transportation
Link Transit Local Bus System  
Greyhound National Bus Service  
Amtrack Regular train stop comming in spring 2008  
Leavenworth Taxi & Shuttle   (509) 548-7433
Pangborn Airport 25 miles from Leavenworth in East Wenatchee  

Utilites
Chelan County Public Utility District 222 Electricity  
Waste Management of Greater Wenatchee Garbage & Recycleing service  

Media
KOHO 101.1 FM Broadcasting from Leavenworth (509) 548-1011
6 Wenatchee Radio Stations    
Leavenworth Echo Newspaper  
Wenatchee World Newspaper  

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 Atheltice 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 (509) 548-5275 (509) 548-6429
(mailing address) PO Box 287, Leavenowrth, WA 98826
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) 548-6977  

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 

  • http://www.co.chelan.wa.us/

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