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Athena, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Umatilla County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,206 Population 2,079/sq mi density
$70,729 Median Income $34,630 per capita
$196,700 Home Value $277,656 Zillow
$868 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
295 Violent Crime/100K 5,036 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$70,729 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,700 home value, $868/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
295 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Athena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,720 ft (524 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density2,079/sq mi
Coordinates45.8133°N, 118.4926°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyUmatilla County County
Nearest AirportEastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (PDT)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.2"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 7.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0475 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.6 / 100
Community Resilience15.9 / 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)

Earthquake History

165 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 10, 2025.

Nov 28, 1991 7 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.3 24 km
Jan 30, 2000 6 km SE of Condon, Oregon M4.1 145 km
Jul 14, 1992 6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.1 25 km
Mar 22, 1997 10 km ESE of Condon, Oregon M3.9 141 km
Aug 7, 1992 8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon M3.9 85 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 147 km
May 18, 2008 11 km SSW of Benton City, Washington M3.7 91 km
Sep 4, 2011 14 km N of Richland, Washington M3.7 89 km
Feb 1, 2000 7 km SE of Condon, Oregon M3.6 144 km
Jan 23, 2015 3 km N of Cayuse, Oregon M3.5 12 km
Aug 31, 1999 Washington-Oregon border region M3.5 143 km
Jan 30, 2000 8 km SE of Condon, Oregon M3.4 144 km
Jan 13, 1994 11 km SW of Lind, Washington M3.4 121 km
Nov 6, 1997 22 km SE of Desert Aire, Washington M3.4 123 km
Oct 15, 2011 13 km N of Richland, Washington M3.4 89 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 97 km
Dec 15, 1991 6 km SSW of Walla Walla East, Washington M3.3 24 km
Feb 28, 2004 10 km WSW of Wallula, Washington M3.3 48 km
Aug 27, 2000 16 km W of Richland, Oregon M3.3 148 km
Jun 12, 1995 13 km N of Richland, Washington M3.3 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

24 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1968 EF2 90 km 0
Mar 14, 1966 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 26, 1958 EF2 44 km 0
May 6, 2022 EF1 17 km 0
May 6, 2009 EF1 11 km 0
May 19, 2006 EF1 92 km 0
Jan 16, 2000 EF1 68 km 0
Apr 23, 1983 EF1 89 km 0
Mar 5, 2024 EF0 8 km 0
Jun 27, 2023 EF0 25 km 0
Mar 31, 2020 EF0 84 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF0 68 km 0
May 9, 2013 EF0 93 km 0
May 6, 2009 EF0 79 km 0
May 23, 2004 EF0 61 km 0
Jul 13, 2002 EF0 29 km 0
Jul 9, 1995 EF0 59 km 0
May 1, 1991 EF0 11 km 0
Aug 24, 1987 EF0 32 km 0
Jun 21, 1983 EF0 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COLUMBIA COMPLEX (118,865 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 COLUMBIA COMPLEX 118,865 66 km
2021 LICK CREEK 80,376 95 km
2015 BUTTE CREEK 79,418 72 km
2005 SCHOOL 51,701 86 km
1996 TOWER 50,827 88 km
2008 COAL PLANT 45,801 96 km
2021 GREEN RIDGE 44,604 76 km
1986 JOSEPH/STARVATION 37,064 100 km
2000 UNNAMED 27,815 70 km
2021 ELBOW CREEK 23,103 70 km
2022 STURGILL 21,641 93 km
1996 UNNAMED 21,130 34 km
2005 WALKER CANYON 20,764 72 km
2010 EUREKA 19,811 71 km
2024 JACK CANYON MUTUAL AID 18,287 57 km
2023 HAT ROCK 17,264 44 km
1990 LOCUSTGROV 17,187 63 km
2020 KAHLOTUS 16,738 81 km
2010 UNNAMED 16,737 87 km
2009 NORTH FORK COMPLEX 16,461 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
September 60°F (15°C) 1.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in Wettest
December 33°F (0°C) 2.6 in Coldest

Athena has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.6").

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