Drain, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Douglas County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
975 Population 1,548/sq mi density
$47,281 Median Income $25,711 per capita
$241,000 Home Value $307,542 Zillow
$1,016 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$47,281 median income, 9.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$241,000 home value, $1,016/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Drain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation290 ft (88 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,548/sq mi
Coordinates43.6623°N, 123.3143°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyDouglas County County
Nearest AirportRoseburg Regional (RBG)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.33"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.1 / 100
Community Resilience44.3 / 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)

Earthquake History

59 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 18, 2022.

Jul 12, 2004 30 km W of Yachats, Oregon M4.9 120 km
Aug 19, 2004 19 km W of Newport, Oregon M4.7 136 km
Feb 26, 2009 37 km NW of Selma, Oregon M4.2 133 km
Jul 4, 2015 16 km ENE of Springfield, Oregon M4.1 61 km
Apr 15, 2017 43 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon M3.9 135 km
Jan 24, 2014 31 km SSE of Powers, Oregon M3.8 128 km
Mar 20, 2012 29 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon M3.7 122 km
Jul 3, 2010 near the coast of Oregon M3.5 150 km
Mar 4, 2006 16 km ENE of Siletz, Oregon M3.3 125 km
Jul 13, 2004 32 km W of Yachats, Oregon M3.3 123 km
Mar 20, 2012 27 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon M3.2 119 km
Mar 24, 2013 14 km ENE of Butte Falls, Oregon M3.1 138 km
Mar 12, 2012 27 km W of Yachats, Oregon M3.1 119 km
Dec 30, 2000 7 km NNE of Adair Village, Oregon M3.1 120 km
Apr 15, 2018 6 km SSE of Silverton, Oregon M3.1 149 km
Mar 13, 1995 6 km NW of Lacomb, Oregon M3.0 114 km
Jan 25, 2013 47 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon M3.0 140 km
Feb 15, 2004 30 km W of Newport, Oregon M2.9 141 km
Jul 4, 1992 54 km W of Waldport, Oregon M2.9 148 km
May 1, 2008 28 km W of Yachats, Oregon M2.9 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

10 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 24, 1989 EF1 42 km 0
Dec 6, 1951 EF1 58 km 0
Jun 18, 2023 EF0 74 km 0
Apr 14, 2015 EF0 45 km 0
Jun 18, 2013 EF0 43 km 0
Jun 4, 2009 EF0 93 km 0
Dec 2, 1999 EF0 37 km 0
Dec 5, 1996 EF0 48 km 0
May 14, 1984 EF0 58 km 0
Aug 18, 1975 EF0 47 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cinnamon Butte (108 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cinnamon Butte Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,956 m (6,417 ft) Unknown 108 km
Davis Lake Volcanic field 2,163 m (7,096 ft) -2790 121 km
Crater Lake Caldera 2,487 m (8,159 ft) -2850 126 km
Three Sisters Complex 3,159 m (10,364 ft) 440 135 km
Bachelor Stratovolcano 2,763 m (9,065 ft) -5800 135 km
Sand Mountain Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,664 m (5,459 ft) -950 137 km
Belknap Shield(s) 2,095 m (6,873 ft) 480 137 km
Jefferson Stratovolcano 3,199 m (10,495 ft) 950 165 km
Newberry Shield 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 690 168 km
Devils Garden Volcanic field 1,698 m (5,571 ft) Unknown 198 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 86 km
2022 CEDAR CREEK MF 136,357 96 km
2020 ARCHIE CREEK 131,885 47 km
2021 SMITH 50,739 77 km
2002 BOULDER 48,505 77 km
2017 HAPPY DOG 34,241 72 km
2021 JACK FIRE 33,747 73 km
2023 BEDROCK 31,692 74 km
2021 GALES 31,655 80 km
2021 CHAOS 29,698 55 km
2015 STOUTS CREEK 27,570 93 km
2013 NORTH RABBIT 25,085 97 km
2021 BIG HAMLIN 21,853 94 km
2008 RATTLE 20,443 75 km
2017 BROKEN LOOKOUT 19,152 99 km
2002 APPLE 19,139 68 km
2017 DFPA HORSE PRAIRIE 17,066 87 km
2013 WHISKEY 16,509 94 km
1996 SPRING 15,959 72 km
2009 TUMBLEBUG COMPLEX 14,605 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 7.3 in
February 45°F (7°C) 5.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 47°F (8°C) 7.0 in
December 42°F (5°C) 8.5 in Coldest, Wettest

Drain has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 42°F in December to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.5") and July the driest (0.3").

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