Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 54 min5:15 am – 9:08 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 31 min7:52 am – 4:23 pm
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People11,410 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 45.24,475 householdsMedian household income $104,684Median home value $542,800Median rent $1,683 a month89% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $4,516 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting6.8% unemployment rate58% of adults are in the labour force, 4,975 employedMain industries: construction 17%, education and health care 15%, retail 14%Average commute 47 minutes71% drive alone, 12% car-pool, 14% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages23% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher92% finished high school, 9% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 94%, Spanish 4%3% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month August: highs 77°F, lows 53°FColdest month December: highs 45°F, lows 33°F45 in of rain a year, on about 110 dayswettest month November6 in of snow a year, on about 4 days3 days above 90°F, 60 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Mcmillin Rsvr station, 16 mi away
Parks and public landsNisqually River Interpretive Centerpark · 2.5 mi · 67 acresLongmire Community Parkpark · 4.3 miElbow Lakestate recreation area · 10.6 mi · 319 acresNisquallystate park · 11.6 mi · 1,219 acresBald Hill Natural Area Preservestate conservation land · 11.5 mi · 307 acresBilly Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refugenational wildlife refuge · 14.2 mi · 5,534 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes220 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 197032 of magnitude 4+, 5 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 6.8 on 28 Feb 200115 mi away, near Longbranch, WashingtonMost recent: magnitude 3.7 on 6 Apr 202550 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighPierce County, WA, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsAvalanche Very HighEarthquake Relatively HighVolcanic activity Relatively HighHeat wave Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality73% of days had good air in 2025267 of 365 days measured98 moderate daysMedian index 44, worst day 100main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Pierce County monitors, WA
Internet at home90% of households have a broadband subscription56% have cable, fibre or DSL11% rely on a mobile data plan alone8% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCity of Royserves 1,214 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 20211 monitoring or reporting violation since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation398 ft121 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalMadigan Army Medical Center8.7 miPost officeRoy Post Office1.9 miTown hallRoy City Hall1.9 miPoliceRoy Police Department1.9 miFire stationSouth Pierce Fire and Rescue Station 1711.9 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
