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Deer Island, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Clark County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
191 Population 390/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Deer Island experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°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) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation27 ft (8 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density390/sq mi
Coordinates45.9330°N, 122.8498°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyClark County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Washington Regional (KLS)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Dec) 9.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0412 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.2 / 100
Community Resilience70.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,044 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 16, 2025.

Feb 28, 2001 7 km SSE of Longbranch, Washington M6.8 136 km
Jul 3, 1999 8 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.8 135 km
Mar 25, 1993 4 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon M5.6 102 km
Jun 10, 2001 18 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.0 146 km
Jun 29, 2002 6 km ENE of Government Camp, Oregon M4.5 112 km
Feb 14, 2011 31 km S of Morton, Washington M4.3 63 km
Jul 22, 2001 4 km WSW of DuPont, Washington M4.3 129 km
May 20, 1995 15 km NNE of Ashford, Washington M4.1 126 km
Aug 16, 2004 16 km ENE of Packwood, Washington M4.0 134 km
Jun 6, 2021 6 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.9 111 km
Oct 1, 2004 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.9 59 km
Jun 25, 2004 17 km W of Packwood, Washington M3.9 107 km
Apr 24, 2003 3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon M3.9 34 km
Jan 3, 2018 37 km SSE of Morton, Washington M3.9 71 km
Feb 8, 1995 9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon M3.8 89 km
Aug 3, 2006 2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington M3.8 24 km
Jun 29, 2002 7 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.8 112 km
Jul 13, 1995 13 km ENE of Ashford, Washington M3.7 124 km
Oct 1, 2004 36 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.7 58 km
Jun 8, 1993 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.7 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

63 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 303 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF3 41 km 6
Oct 14, 2016 EF2 88 km 0
Dec 8, 1993 EF2 73 km 0
Nov 10, 1965 EF2 85 km 0
Dec 10, 2015 EF1 30 km 0
Oct 23, 2014 EF1 23 km 0
Jun 13, 2013 EF1 84 km 0
Jan 10, 2008 EF1 31 km 0
May 27, 2004 EF1 100 km 0
Oct 9, 2000 EF1 72 km 0
Oct 9, 2000 EF1 89 km 0
Nov 12, 1991 EF1 62 km 0
Nov 12, 1991 EF1 56 km 0
Jun 29, 1989 EF1 15 km 0
Mar 28, 1985 EF1 28 km 0
Oct 13, 1984 EF1 8 km 0
Aug 16, 1978 EF1 17 km 0
Dec 12, 1975 EF1 94 km 0
Oct 3, 1967 EF1 86 km 0
Apr 12, 1957 EF1 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 60 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Eruption + Earthquake 8 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Helens (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
St. Helens Stratovolcano 2,549 m (8,363 ft) 2008 60 km
West Crater Volcanic field 1,329 m (4,360 ft) -5750 60 km
Indian Heaven Shield(s) 1,806 m (5,925 ft) -6250 80 km
Hood Stratovolcano 3,426 m (11,240 ft) 1866 109 km
Adams Stratovolcano 3,742 m (12,277 ft) 950 109 km
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 132 km
Jefferson Stratovolcano 3,199 m (10,495 ft) 950 162 km
Sand Mountain Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,664 m (5,459 ft) -950 187 km
Belknap Shield(s) 2,095 m (6,873 ft) 480 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAGLE CREEK (48,816 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 EAGLE CREEK 48,816 79 km
2020 BIG HOLLOW 24,243 60 km
2014 36 PIT 5,838 96 km
2022 SIOUXON 2,551 57 km
2023 CAMP CREEK 2,056 80 km
2022 NAKIA CREEK 1,737 50 km
2020 DOWTY RD 1,424 75 km
1991 FALLS 1,389 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 9.0 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 7.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 6.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in
November 44°F (6°C) 9.1 in
December 39°F (4°C) 9.7 in Wettest

Deer Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.7") and July the driest (1.0").

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