Depoe Bay, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Lincoln County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
2,025
Population
1,119/sq mi density
$68,636
Median Income
$47,070 per capita
$369,900
Home Value
$550,770 Zillow
$1,423
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$68,636 median income, 11.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$369,900 home value, $1,423/mo rent
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Depoe Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.3 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,119/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8091°N, 124.0597°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mahlon Sweet Field (EUG) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1700 | CASCADIA SUBDUCTION ZONE | Earthquake | - | 2 | 77 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sand Mountain Field (175 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 175 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 179 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 185 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 195 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 196 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 10.3 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 8.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 6.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 10.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 11.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Depoe Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 45°F in December to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.6") and July the driest (0.6").