Cascadia, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Linn County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
103 Population 21/sq mi density
$93,906 Median Income $39,724 per capita
$613,100 Home Value $348,290 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,906 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$613,100 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Cascadia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.1 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 25.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation809 ft (247 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates44.3930°N, 122.5026°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyLinn County County
Nearest AirportMahlon Sweet Field (EUG)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.1"
66% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 9.64"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median25.0
RatingGood
Good Days %87.4%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.4 / 100
Community Resilience62.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

172 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 30, 2024.

Mar 25, 1993 4 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon M5.6 72 km
Aug 19, 2004 19 km W of Newport, Oregon M4.7 146 km
Jun 29, 2002 6 km ENE of Government Camp, Oregon M4.5 123 km
Jul 14, 2008 11 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M4.2 147 km
Jul 4, 2015 16 km ENE of Springfield, Oregon M4.1 43 km
Jun 6, 2021 6 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.9 123 km
Apr 24, 2003 3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon M3.9 139 km
Feb 8, 1995 9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon M3.8 85 km
Jun 14, 2007 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.8 148 km
Jun 29, 2002 7 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.8 124 km
Jun 8, 1993 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.7 71 km
Jan 2, 2010 10 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.6 148 km
Apr 20, 2009 10 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.6 147 km
Feb 24, 1999 8 km WSW of Molalla, Oregon M3.6 82 km
Apr 5, 2008 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.6 148 km
Mar 1, 2007 Washington-Oregon border region M3.6 148 km
May 19, 2019 3 km ESE of Rose Lodge, Oregon M3.6 125 km
Sep 8, 2012 8 km N of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.5 82 km
Aug 2, 1996 4 km S of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.5 69 km
Jul 22, 1991 8 km N of Bethany, Oregon M3.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

32 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 14, 2010 EF2 58 km 0
Sep 1, 2017 EF1 27 km 0
Jun 21, 2003 EF1 74 km 0
Oct 9, 2000 EF1 85 km 0
Nov 24, 1989 EF1 64 km 0
Mar 8, 1960 EF1 52 km 0
Dec 6, 1951 EF1 63 km 0
Jun 18, 2023 EF0 46 km 0
Oct 24, 2022 EF0 91 km 0
Oct 29, 2018 EF0 53 km 0
Oct 12, 2017 EF0 98 km 0
Apr 14, 2015 EF0 60 km 0
Jun 4, 2009 EF0 57 km 0
Sep 28, 2007 EF0 37 km 0
Dec 16, 2006 EF0 78 km 0
Dec 2, 1999 EF0 67 km 0
Oct 3, 1998 EF0 99 km 0
Oct 3, 1998 EF0 72 km 0
Sep 17, 1997 EF0 61 km 0
Sep 17, 1997 EF0 62 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sand Mountain Field (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sand Mountain Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,664 m (5,459 ft) -950 46 km
Belknap Shield(s) 2,095 m (6,873 ft) 480 54 km
Jefferson Stratovolcano 3,199 m (10,495 ft) 950 64 km
Three Sisters Complex 3,159 m (10,364 ft) 440 65 km
Bachelor Stratovolcano 2,763 m (9,065 ft) -5800 80 km
Davis Lake Volcanic field 2,163 m (7,096 ft) -2790 107 km
Newberry Shield 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 690 126 km
Hood Stratovolcano 3,426 m (11,240 ft) 1866 126 km
Cinnamon Butte Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,956 m (6,417 ft) Unknown 132 km
Devils Garden Volcanic field 1,698 m (5,571 ft) Unknown 164 km
Crater Lake Caldera 2,487 m (8,159 ft) -2850 166 km
West Crater Volcanic field 1,329 m (4,360 ft) -5750 169 km
Indian Heaven Shield(s) 1,806 m (5,925 ft) -6250 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LIONSHEAD (197,732 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 LIONSHEAD 197,732 68 km
2020 BEACHIE CREEK 194,619 53 km
2020 HOLIDAY FARM 174,390 26 km
2020 RIVERSIDE 138,190 85 km
2022 CEDAR CREEK MF 136,357 75 km
2003 BB COMPLEX (BOOTH) 91,281 60 km
2015 COUNTY LINE 2 68,189 99 km
2011 HIGH CASCADES 44,498 88 km
2023 BEDROCK 31,692 45 km
2021 GALES 31,655 48 km
2021 CHAOS 29,698 98 km
2012 POLE CREEK 26,982 70 km
2021 BULL COMPLEX 26,233 63 km
2017 MR SEPARATION 25,137 58 km
2023 LOOKOUT 25,103 34 km
2017 MILLI 0843 CS 24,074 67 km
2002 EYERLY COMPLEX (EYERLY) 22,358 83 km
2007 WSA LIGHTNING COMPLEX (BIDDLE PASS) 14,147 79 km
2012 WATERFALLS 2 12,612 74 km
2017 WHITEWATER 11,758 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 7.9 in
February 41°F (5°C) 6.3 in
March 44°F (7°C) 7.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 6.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
October 51°F (10°C) 5.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 8.9 in
December 38°F (3°C) 9.6 in Coldest, Wettest

Cascadia has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 38°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.6") and July the driest (0.6").

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