Athena, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Umatilla County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
1,206
Population
2,079/sq mi density
$70,729
Median Income
$34,630 per capita
$196,700
Home Value
$288,348 Zillow
$868
Median Rent
21.9% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$70,729 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,700 home value, $868/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Athena experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. The area receives 14.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,720 ft (524 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,079/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8133°N, 118.4926°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Umatilla County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (PDT) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 74.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0475 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Athena has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 34°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.4").