Arlington, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Gilliam County County

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

720 Population 340/sq mi density

$75,625 Median Income $30,897 per capita

$159,200 Home Value $292,650 Zillow

$1,208 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent

54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.3 / 5.0

$75,625 median income, 2.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$159,200 home value, $1,208/mo rent

Education

1.7 / 5.0

9.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Arlington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches. The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	54.4°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	728 ft (222 m)
Area	2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density	340/sq mi
Coordinates	45.7253°N, 120.1890°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Gilliam County County
Nearest Airport	Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS) 48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.3"

76% below US avg

Snowfall 5.3"

Wettest Month (Dec) 1.61"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	2.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	66.0 / 100
Community Resilience	32.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

280 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 20, 2025.

Jun 29, 2002	6 km ENE of Government Camp, Oregon	M4.5	125 km
Nov 28, 1991	7 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington	M4.3	148 km
Jun 17, 2010	30 km S of White Swan, Washington	M4.2	61 km
Jul 14, 2008	11 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon	M4.2	89 km
Jul 14, 1992	6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington	M4.1	149 km
Jan 30, 2000	6 km SE of Condon, Oregon	M4.1	59 km
Aug 16, 2004	16 km ENE of Packwood, Washington	M4.0	145 km
Oct 9, 1998	20 km S of White Swan, Washington	M4.0	67 km
Jun 6, 2021	6 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon	M3.9	125 km
Aug 7, 1992	8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon	M3.9	49 km
Nov 18, 1997	20 km NW of Bickleton, Washington	M3.9	51 km
Mar 22, 1997	10 km ESE of Condon, Oregon	M3.9	60 km
Jun 29, 2002	7 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon	M3.8	124 km
Jun 14, 2007	12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon	M3.8	89 km
Jan 1, 1997	14 km NNE of Selah, Washington	M3.7	119 km
May 18, 2008	11 km SSW of Benton City, Washington	M3.7	70 km
Sep 4, 2011	14 km N of Richland, Washington	M3.7	105 km
Apr 5, 2008	12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon	M3.6	89 km
Feb 1, 2000	7 km SE of Condon, Oregon	M3.6	60 km
Apr 20, 2009	10 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon	M3.6	89 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

15 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 19, 2006	EF1	41 km	0
Mar 31, 2020	EF0	97 km	0
May 22, 2016	EF0	95 km	0
Aug 13, 2014	EF0	73 km	0
Apr 14, 2011	EF0	50 km	0
Apr 7, 2008	EF0	97 km	0
Apr 23, 2005	EF0	62 km	0
Apr 23, 2005	EF0	70 km	0
Jun 7, 2004	EF0	48 km	0
May 23, 2004	EF0	71 km	0
May 15, 2000	EF0	81 km	0
Aug 26, 1997	EF0	84 km	0
Jul 9, 1995	EF0	74 km	0
Apr 12, 1957	EF0	29 km	0
May 9, 1956	EF0	87 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adams (114 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Adams	Stratovolcano	3,742 m (12,277 ft)	950	114 km
Hood	Stratovolcano	3,426 m (11,240 ft)	1866	124 km
Indian Heaven	Shield(s)	1,806 m (5,925 ft)	-6250	128 km
West Crater	Volcanic field	1,329 m (4,360 ft)	-5750	148 km
St. Helens	Stratovolcano	2,549 m (8,363 ft)	2008	163 km
Jefferson	Stratovolcano	3,199 m (10,495 ft)	950	172 km
Rainier	Stratovolcano	4,392 m (14,409 ft)	1450	174 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RANGE 12 (167,604 ac, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2016	RANGE 12	167,604	89 km
2000	24 COMMAND	162,300	92 km
1984	HANFORD	122,914	92 km
2000	MULE DRY	90,184	27 km
2007	WAUTOMA	77,956	92 km
2011	HANCOCK COMPLEX	71,495	83 km
2018	SUBSTATION 0730 RN	69,109	64 km
2023	NEWELL ROAD	61,833	18 km
2024	BIG HORN	51,023	18 km
2009	DRY CREEK COMPLEX	49,843	85 km
2018	STUBBLEFIELD 1008 RN	49,160	58 km
2008	COAL PLANT	45,801	37 km
2019	COLD CREEK	43,756	93 km
2014	BLACK ROCK	40,760	85 km
2015	HIGHWAY 8	35,296	9 km
2018	LONG HOLLOW 0806 RN	33,662	75 km
2016	0353 RN SCOTT CANYON	32,051	33 km
2017	SILVER DOLLAR	30,789	99 km
2002	WHITE RIVER	28,930	82 km
2007	HORSE HEAVEN COMPLEX (SIX PRONG)	28,225	17 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	1.4 in
February	38°F (3°C)	1.0 in
March	45°F (7°C)	0.8 in
April	51°F (10°C)	0.7 in
May	59°F (15°C)	0.6 in
June	66°F (19°C)	0.5 in
July	76°F (25°C)	0.2 in	Warmest, Driest
August	73°F (23°C)	0.4 in
September	64°F (18°C)	0.4 in
October	53°F (12°C)	0.6 in
November	41°F (5°C)	1.5 in
December	34°F (1°C)	1.6 in	Coldest, Wettest

Arlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.2").

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