Gaston, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Washington County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
683
Population
2,009/sq mi density
$117,188
Median Income
$43,716 per capita
$432,300
Home Value
$671,116 Zillow
$1,536
Median Rent
38.8% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
151
Violent Crime/100K
753 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$117,188 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$432,300 home value, $1,536/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
151 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Gaston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,009/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4349°N, 123.1451°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Portland International (PDX) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 84.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0362 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 12.6 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.23 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: West Crater (96 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 96 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 113 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 113 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 117 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 135 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 151 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 154 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 164 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 181 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 190 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 7.2 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 8.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Gaston has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 38°F in December to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (0.3").