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Cascade Locks, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Hood River County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,529
Population
732/sq mi density
$65,357
Median Income
$41,003 per capita
$330,800
Home Value
$398,337 Zillow
$1,178
Median Rent
24.9% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
258 sunny days/yr
175
Violent Crime/100K
3,269 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$65,357 median income, 2.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$330,800 home value, $1,178/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
175 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Cascade Locks experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 732/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6760°N, 121.8687°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Hood River County County |
| Nearest Airport | Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.7 / 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)
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 | 63 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: West Crater (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 28 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 29 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 36 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 63 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 66 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 112 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 131 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 144 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 155 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 172 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 11.5 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 9.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 7.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 11.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 12.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Cascade Locks has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 35°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 73.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.1") and July the driest (1.0").