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Burns, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Harney County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,736
Population
771/sq mi density
$38,430
Median Income
$24,881 per capita
$157,400
Home Value
$177,276 Zillow
$705
Median Rent
26.1% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
467
Violent Crime/100K
1,618 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$38,430 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$157,400 home value, $705/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
467 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Burns experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,189 ft (1,277 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 771/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5883°N, 119.0613°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Harney County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field (JDA) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Diamond Craters (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Diamond Craters | Volcanic field | 1,435 m (4,708 ft) | -5610 | 60 km |
| Jordan Craters | Volcanic field | 1,473 m (4,833 ft) | -1250 | 138 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
Burns has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 27°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.4").