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Eugene, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Benton County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
177,520
Population
3,990/sq mi density
$63,836
Median Income
$41,035 per capita
$435,400
Home Value
$467,032 Zillow
$1,347
Median Rent
34.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
247 sunny days/yr
390
Violent Crime/100K
3,571 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$63,836 median income, 4.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$435,400 home value, $1,347/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
390 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Eugene experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. The area receives 28.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Area | 43.8 sq mi (113.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,990/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0568°N, 123.1190°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Benton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mahlon Sweet Field (EUG) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sand Mountain Field (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 101 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 105 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 108 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 115 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 117 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 125 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 149 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 156 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 185 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 7.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 8.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
Eugene has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 40°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.5") and July the driest (0.6").