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Bingen, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Hood River County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
865 Population 1,395/sq mi density
$82,000 Median Income $40,133 per capita
$333,600 Home Value $421,887 Zillow
$1,631 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
135 Violent Crime/100K 1,216 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$333,600 home value, $1,631/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bingen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation91 ft (28 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,395/sq mi
Coordinates45.7131°N, 121.4718°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyHood River County County
Nearest AirportColumbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.91"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience60.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,122 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 16, 2025.

Mar 25, 1993 4 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon M5.6 116 km
Jun 29, 2002 6 km ENE of Government Camp, Oregon M4.5 45 km
Feb 14, 2011 31 km S of Morton, Washington M4.3 85 km
Jun 17, 2010 30 km S of White Swan, Washington M4.2 72 km
Jul 14, 2008 11 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M4.2 77 km
Jan 30, 2000 6 km SE of Condon, Oregon M4.1 120 km
May 20, 1995 15 km NNE of Ashford, Washington M4.1 135 km
Aug 16, 2004 16 km ENE of Packwood, Washington M4.0 107 km
Oct 9, 1998 20 km S of White Swan, Washington M4.0 80 km
Jun 6, 2021 6 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.9 45 km
Nov 18, 1997 20 km NW of Bickleton, Washington M3.9 91 km
Apr 24, 2003 3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon M3.9 99 km
Oct 1, 2004 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.9 77 km
Mar 22, 1997 10 km ESE of Condon, Oregon M3.9 124 km
Aug 7, 1992 8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon M3.9 147 km
Jun 25, 2004 17 km W of Packwood, Washington M3.9 107 km
Jan 3, 2018 37 km SSE of Morton, Washington M3.9 75 km
Feb 8, 1995 9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon M3.8 116 km
Aug 3, 2006 2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington M3.8 89 km
Mar 29, 2010 10 km NE of Cliffdell, Washington M3.8 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

24 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 301 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF3 91 km 6
Dec 10, 2015 EF1 83 km 0
Jan 10, 2008 EF1 95 km 0
Oct 9, 2000 EF1 96 km 0
Nov 12, 1991 EF1 73 km 0
Jun 29, 1989 EF1 95 km 0
Apr 12, 1957 EF1 72 km 0
Oct 11, 2023 EF0 96 km 0
Oct 22, 2022 EF0 64 km 0
Sep 27, 2021 EF0 88 km 0
Jun 13, 2020 EF0 85 km 0
Jul 1, 2019 EF0 93 km 0
Oct 28, 2018 EF0 95 km 0
Oct 12, 2017 EF0 91 km 0
Mar 24, 2017 EF0 85 km 0
Mar 21, 2013 EF0 76 km 0
May 27, 2004 EF0 95 km 0
May 11, 2000 EF0 82 km 0
Sep 15, 1997 EF0 79 km 0
Aug 26, 1997 EF0 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 250.0 m (820 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1980 WASHINGTON Explosion 250.0 m 61 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Indian Heaven (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Indian Heaven Shield(s) 1,806 m (5,925 ft) -6250 36 km
Hood Stratovolcano 3,426 m (11,240 ft) 1866 42 km
West Crater Volcanic field 1,329 m (4,360 ft) -5750 51 km
Adams Stratovolcano 3,742 m (12,277 ft) 950 55 km
St. Helens Stratovolcano 2,549 m (8,363 ft) 2008 77 km
Jefferson Stratovolcano 3,199 m (10,495 ft) 950 118 km
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 129 km
Sand Mountain Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,664 m (5,459 ft) -950 153 km
Belknap Shield(s) 2,095 m (6,873 ft) 480 161 km
Three Sisters Complex 3,159 m (10,364 ft) 440 177 km
Bachelor Stratovolcano 2,763 m (9,065 ft) -5800 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RIVERSIDE (138,190 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 RIVERSIDE 138,190 88 km
1996 SIMNASHO 118,466 94 km
2018 BOXCAR 0410 RN 99,874 85 km
2017 NENA SPRINGS 70,074 85 km
2018 SUBSTATION 0730 RN 69,109 48 km
2015 COUNTY LINE 2 68,189 98 km
2011 0655 RAZOR BACK EAST 65,350 90 km
2023 NEWELL ROAD 61,833 89 km
2015 COUGAR CREEK 51,866 52 km
2013 SUNNYSIDE TURNOFF 50,028 95 km
2018 STUBBLEFIELD 1008 RN 49,160 97 km
2017 EAGLE CREEK 48,816 38 km
2014 SHANIKO BUTTE 39,852 80 km
2018 LONG HOLLOW 0806 RN 33,662 56 km
2016 0353 RN SCOTT CANYON 32,051 97 km
2010 WHITE LIGHTNING COMPLEX (YOUTHER) 30,322 78 km
2002 WHITE RIVER 28,930 65 km
2013 MILE MARKER 28 25,605 74 km
2020 BIG HOLLOW 24,243 53 km
2012 CASCADE CREEK 20,655 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 4.3 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 5.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 5.9 in Wettest

Bingen has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 32°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.4").

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