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Falls City, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Polk County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
1,222
Population
1,018/sq mi density
$51,094
Median Income
$24,595 per capita
$275,400
Home Value
$343,300 Zillow
$1,067
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
175
Violent Crime/100K
2,565 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$51,094 median income, 7.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$275,400 home value, $1,067/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
175 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Falls City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.2 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,018/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8648°N, 123.4376°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mahlon Sweet Field (EUG) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| 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 | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sand Mountain Field (131 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 131 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 131 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 142 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 148 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 155 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 156 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 170 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 173 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 178 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 12.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 9.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 9.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 12.0 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 13.9 in | Wettest |
Falls City has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 77.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (13.9") and July the driest (0.8").