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Cottage Grove, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Douglas County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
10,630
Population
2,740/sq mi density
$64,133
Median Income
$31,603 per capita
$318,800
Home Value
$390,874 Zillow
$1,031
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
132
Violent Crime/100K
5,845 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$64,133 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$318,800 home value, $1,031/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cottage Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,740/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7959°N, 123.0572°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mahlon Sweet Field (EUG) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cinnamon Butte (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 103 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 110 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 111 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 111 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 112 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 123 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 140 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 147 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 8.3 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 6.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 9.0 in | Coldest |
Cottage Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.1") and July the driest (0.7").