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Cheshire, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Benton County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
287 Population 611/sq mi density
$29,063 Median Income $29,310 per capita
53°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
17 Violent Crime/100K 735 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$29,063 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
17 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Cheshire experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation326 ft (99 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density611/sq mi
Coordinates44.1901°N, 123.2834°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyBenton County County
Nearest AirportMahlon Sweet Field (EUG)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.8"
7% above US avg
Wettest Month (Dec) 9.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.5 / 100
Community Resilience97.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood No Rating
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

100 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 M5.6 108 km
Jul 12, 2004 30 km W of Yachats, Oregon M4.9 97 km
Aug 19, 2004 19 km W of Newport, Oregon M4.7 97 km
Jul 4, 2015 16 km ENE of Springfield, Oregon M4.1 38 km
Apr 15, 2017 43 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon M3.9 110 km
Feb 8, 1995 9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon M3.8 115 km
Mar 20, 2012 29 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon M3.7 96 km
Jun 8, 1993 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.7 108 km
Feb 24, 1999 8 km WSW of Molalla, Oregon M3.6 114 km
Jul 3, 1992 57 km W of Waldport, Oregon M3.6 125 km
May 19, 2019 3 km ESE of Rose Lodge, Oregon M3.6 100 km
Sep 8, 2012 8 km N of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.5 114 km
Aug 2, 1996 4 km S of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.5 102 km
Nov 25, 1999 5 km NNE of Mount Angel, Oregon M3.4 110 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NW of Sherwood, Oregon M3.3 138 km
Jul 13, 2004 32 km W of Yachats, Oregon M3.3 99 km
Mar 4, 2006 16 km ENE of Siletz, Oregon M3.3 71 km
Jul 12, 2007 1 km N of Barlow, Oregon M3.2 128 km
Mar 25, 1993 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.2 108 km
Mar 20, 2012 27 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon M3.2 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 14, 2010 EF2 79 km 0
Sep 1, 2017 EF1 64 km 0
Jun 21, 2003 EF1 74 km 0
Nov 24, 1989 EF1 27 km 0
Mar 8, 1960 EF1 72 km 0
Dec 6, 1951 EF1 4 km 0
Oct 31, 2024 EF0 78 km 0
Jun 18, 2023 EF0 21 km 0
Oct 29, 2018 EF0 66 km 0
Apr 14, 2015 EF0 28 km 0
Jun 4, 2009 EF0 34 km 0
Sep 28, 2007 EF0 52 km 0
Dec 16, 2006 EF0 98 km 0
Dec 2, 1999 EF0 37 km 0
Oct 3, 1998 EF0 98 km 0
Sep 17, 1997 EF0 83 km 0
Sep 17, 1997 EF0 75 km 0
Sep 15, 1997 EF0 90 km 0
Sep 15, 1997 EF0 92 km 0
Jun 1, 1997 EF0 50 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sand Mountain Field (110 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sand Mountain Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,664 m (5,459 ft) -950 110 km
Belknap Shield(s) 2,095 m (6,873 ft) 480 115 km
Three Sisters Complex 3,159 m (10,364 ft) 440 121 km
Jefferson Stratovolcano 3,199 m (10,495 ft) 950 130 km
Bachelor Stratovolcano 2,763 m (9,065 ft) -5800 130 km
Davis Lake Volcanic field 2,163 m (7,096 ft) -2790 136 km
Cinnamon Butte Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,956 m (6,417 ft) Unknown 142 km
Crater Lake Caldera 2,487 m (8,159 ft) -2850 169 km
Newberry Shield 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 690 173 km
Hood Stratovolcano 3,426 m (11,240 ft) 1866 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HOLIDAY FARM (174,390 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 HOLIDAY FARM 174,390 63 km
2020 ARCHIE CREEK 131,885 97 km
2023 BEDROCK 31,692 65 km
2021 GALES 31,655 74 km
2021 CHAOS 29,698 90 km
2023 LOOKOUT 25,103 92 km
2018 TERWILLIGER 11,400 87 km
2017 JONES 10,260 65 km
2017 REBEL 9,047 93 km
2023 COUGAR CR. #1 6,971 95 km
2014 DECEPTION CREEK 6,021 76 km
1988 88771081 5,174 93 km
1987 ROCKHOUSE 5,011 82 km
2003 CLARK 4,905 63 km
2017 AVENUE 4,323 95 km
1988 SHADY BEACH 2,688 95 km
2017 MR 183 OLALLIE LOOKOUT 1,843 99 km
2023 CHILCOOT 1,698 99 km
2021 KWIS 1,576 88 km
1999 AUSTA 1,525 37 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 8.0 in
February 44°F (6°C) 6.3 in
March 47°F (8°C) 5.6 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 0.9 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 8.4 in
December 41°F (5°C) 9.0 in Coldest, Wettest

Cheshire has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 41°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.0") and July the driest (0.6").

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