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Joint Base Lewis-McChord
Tacoma, Washington
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Installation overview
About Joint Base Lewis-McChord
Joint Base Lewis-McChord is a premier military installation combining Army and Air Force capabilities.
Use this page for location context, nearby community factors, and related base discovery pathways.
Location
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Tacoma, Washington
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Quick Facts
- Branch
- Joint
- Installation type
- Joint Base
- State
- Washington
- Nearest city
- Tacoma
- Official website
- Visit official site
- Area hazard risk
- Very Low
Public sources
Visit official installation websiteThis page is an informational directory entry. For gate access, visitor rules, and operational procedures, always use official military websites.
Last verified: January 2024
Living Near the Base
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Family and Lifestyle
- Family fit varies by school zones, commute times, and community amenities in surrounding areas.
- Lifestyle can range from urban convenience to suburban quiet depending on where you choose to live.
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PCS and Relocation Notes
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards
Climate and hazard profile near Joint Base Lewis-McChord
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (TACOMA #1, WA US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Pierce County.
- Avg high
- 61.3°F
- Avg low
- 46°F
- Annual rainfall
- 40.81 in
- Typical snowfall
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Natural-hazard exposure
Overall: Very LowClimate normals period: 1991-2020. Hazard ratings are community-level public references for PCS planning and are not installation-specific determinations. Sources: NOAA NCEI and FEMA National Risk Index methodology. Compare bases by natural-hazard risk.
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord FAQ
Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.
Where is Joint Base Lewis-McChord located?
Joint Base Lewis-McChord is located near Tacoma, Washington.
What city is closest to Joint Base Lewis-McChord?
Tacoma is the nearest listed city for Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
What is it like to live near Joint Base Lewis-McChord?
Living near a military installation varies by commute, housing market, school access, and community amenities. Use this page as a starting point and verify local details directly.
What is the natural-hazard risk near Joint Base Lewis-McChord?
The surrounding Pierce community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 61.3°F, average low near 46°F, about 40.81 inches of annual rainfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.