Beaver, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Tillamook County County

2.2 /5.0
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175 Population 449/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Beaver experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 79.7 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation100 ft (30 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density449/sq mi
Coordinates45.2790°N, 123.8246°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyTillamook County County
Nearest AirportPortland International (PDX)
63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.7"
110% above US avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 12.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.76"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.6 / 100
Community Resilience61.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

150 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 22, 2025.

Mar 25, 1993 4 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon M5.6 99 km
Jul 12, 2004 30 km W of Yachats, Oregon M4.9 117 km
Aug 19, 2004 19 km W of Newport, Oregon M4.7 78 km
Apr 4, 1992 133 km W of Lincoln City, Oregon M4.2 146 km
Apr 24, 2003 3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon M3.9 93 km
Apr 15, 2017 43 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon M3.9 113 km
Feb 8, 1995 9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon M3.8 89 km
Aug 3, 2006 2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington M3.8 111 km
Jun 8, 1993 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.7 100 km
Mar 20, 2012 29 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon M3.7 111 km
Jan 31, 2013 3 km ENE of Amboy, Washington M3.7 131 km
Jul 3, 1992 57 km W of Waldport, Oregon M3.6 114 km
Feb 24, 1999 8 km WSW of Molalla, Oregon M3.6 91 km
May 19, 2019 3 km ESE of Rose Lodge, Oregon M3.6 31 km
Sep 8, 2012 8 km N of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.5 91 km
Aug 2, 1996 4 km S of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.5 96 km
Jul 22, 1991 8 km N of Bethany, Oregon M3.5 85 km
Nov 25, 1999 5 km NNE of Mount Angel, Oregon M3.4 84 km
Oct 16, 2017 21 km WNW of Vernonia, Oregon M3.4 76 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NW of Sherwood, Oregon M3.3 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

52 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 303 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF3 100 km 6
Oct 14, 2016 EF2 50 km 0
Dec 14, 2010 EF2 89 km 0
Dec 8, 1993 EF2 68 km 0
Jun 13, 2013 EF1 50 km 0
Jan 10, 2008 EF1 99 km 0
Jun 21, 2003 EF1 70 km 0
Oct 9, 2000 EF1 95 km 0
Oct 9, 2000 EF1 98 km 0
Nov 12, 1991 EF1 82 km 0
Aug 16, 1978 EF1 92 km 0
Dec 12, 1975 EF1 19 km 0
Oct 3, 1967 EF1 95 km 0
Mar 8, 1960 EF1 93 km 0
Nov 11, 2024 EF0 39 km 0
Oct 31, 2024 EF0 75 km 0
Oct 24, 2022 EF0 73 km 0
Nov 10, 2020 EF0 100 km 0
Sep 8, 2019 EF0 83 km 0
Jul 1, 2019 EF0 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1700 CASCADIA SUBDUCTION ZONE Earthquake - 2 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: West Crater (151 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Crater Volcanic field 1,329 m (4,360 ft) -5750 151 km
St. Helens Stratovolcano 2,549 m (8,363 ft) 2008 164 km
Hood Stratovolcano 3,426 m (11,240 ft) 1866 167 km
Indian Heaven Shield(s) 1,806 m (5,925 ft) -6250 172 km
Jefferson Stratovolcano 3,199 m (10,495 ft) 950 173 km
Sand Mountain Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,664 m (5,459 ft) -950 180 km
Belknap Shield(s) 2,095 m (6,873 ft) 480 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCKHOUSE (5,011 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 ROCKHOUSE 5,011 49 km
2020 ECHO MTN COMPLEX 2,161 31 km
1987 87552212 1,166 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 11.4 in
February 47°F (8°C) 8.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 8.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 6.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
July 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 6.9 in
November 49°F (9°C) 12.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 12.7 in Coldest, Wettest

Beaver has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 45°F in December to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.7") and July the driest (0.8").

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