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Estacada, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Clackamas County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,878 Population 1,841/sq mi density
$82,909 Median Income $29,448 per capita
$459,800 Home Value $539,728 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 234 sunny days/yr
498 Violent Crime/100K 4,680 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$82,909 median income, 1.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$459,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
498 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Estacada experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density1,841/sq mi
Coordinates45.2982°N, 122.3324°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyClackamas County County
Nearest AirportPortland International (PDX)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.8"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 12.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0447 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score94.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.4 / 100
Community Resilience69.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood Very Low
Volcano Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

985 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 16, 2025.

Mar 25, 1993 4 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon M5.6 36 km
Jun 29, 2002 6 km ENE of Government Camp, Oregon M4.5 51 km
Feb 14, 2011 31 km S of Morton, Washington M4.3 110 km
Jul 14, 2008 11 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M4.2 110 km
Jul 4, 2015 16 km ENE of Springfield, Oregon M4.1 140 km
Jun 6, 2021 6 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.9 50 km
Oct 1, 2004 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.9 101 km
Apr 24, 2003 3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon M3.9 49 km
Jan 3, 2018 37 km SSE of Morton, Washington M3.9 109 km
Feb 8, 1995 9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon M3.8 34 km
Jun 14, 2007 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.8 110 km
Jun 29, 2002 7 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.8 51 km
Aug 3, 2006 2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington M3.8 60 km
Oct 1, 2004 36 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.7 100 km
Aug 23, 2013 24 km SSE of Mossyrock, Washington M3.7 114 km
Jun 8, 1993 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.7 36 km
Jan 31, 2013 3 km ENE of Amboy, Washington M3.7 69 km
Aug 5, 2006 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.6 101 km
Jul 31, 2006 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.6 101 km
Sep 30, 2004 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.6 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

59 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 304 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF3 41 km 6
Dec 14, 2010 EF2 67 km 0
Dec 8, 1993 EF2 48 km 0
Sep 1, 2017 EF1 84 km 0
Dec 10, 2015 EF1 55 km 0
Jun 13, 2013 EF1 68 km 0
Jan 10, 2008 EF1 51 km 0
Jun 21, 2003 EF1 83 km 0
Oct 9, 2000 EF1 19 km 0
Oct 9, 2000 EF1 28 km 0
Nov 12, 1991 EF1 28 km 0
Nov 12, 1991 EF1 36 km 0
Jun 29, 1989 EF1 70 km 0
Oct 13, 1984 EF1 76 km 0
Aug 16, 1978 EF1 69 km 0
Mar 8, 1960 EF1 73 km 0
Apr 12, 1957 EF1 10 km 0
Oct 11, 2023 EF0 70 km 0
Oct 24, 2022 EF0 48 km 0
Oct 22, 2022 EF0 17 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 61 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hood (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hood Stratovolcano 3,426 m (11,240 ft) 1866 51 km
West Crater Volcanic field 1,329 m (4,360 ft) -5750 68 km
Indian Heaven Shield(s) 1,806 m (5,925 ft) -6250 81 km
Jefferson Stratovolcano 3,199 m (10,495 ft) 950 81 km
St. Helens Stratovolcano 2,549 m (8,363 ft) 2008 101 km
Sand Mountain Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,664 m (5,459 ft) -950 107 km
Belknap Shield(s) 2,095 m (6,873 ft) 480 119 km
Adams Stratovolcano 3,742 m (12,277 ft) 950 120 km
Three Sisters Complex 3,159 m (10,364 ft) 440 137 km
Bachelor Stratovolcano 2,763 m (9,065 ft) -5800 155 km
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 178 km
Newberry Shield 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 690 196 km
Davis Lake Volcanic field 2,163 m (7,096 ft) -2790 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LIONSHEAD (197,732 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 LIONSHEAD 197,732 70 km
2020 BEACHIE CREEK 194,619 49 km
2020 RIVERSIDE 138,190 21 km
1996 SIMNASHO 118,466 93 km
2003 BB COMPLEX (BOOTH) 91,281 98 km
2017 NENA SPRINGS 70,074 96 km
2015 COUNTY LINE 2 68,189 89 km
2017 EAGLE CREEK 48,816 47 km
2011 HIGH CASCADES 44,498 90 km
2014 SHANIKO BUTTE 39,852 96 km
2010 WHITE LIGHTNING COMPLEX (YOUTHER) 30,322 94 km
2021 BULL COMPLEX 26,233 54 km
2020 BIG HOLLOW 24,243 75 km
2018 SOUTH VALLEY ROAD 20,471 92 km
2020 WHITE RIVER 17,678 73 km
2007 WSA LIGHTNING COMPLEX (BIDDLE PASS) 14,147 90 km
2012 WATERFALLS 2 12,612 79 km
2017 WHITEWATER 11,758 76 km
2002 SHELDON RIDGE 11,665 83 km
2013 GOVERNMENT FLATS COMPLEX 10,993 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 11.5 in
February 41°F (5°C) 9.1 in
March 44°F (6°C) 8.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 6.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.9 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 6.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 11.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 12.2 in Coldest, Wettest

Estacada has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 39°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 80.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.2") and July the driest (1.2").

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