Gates, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Marion County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
451
Population
694/sq mi density
$60,313
Median Income
$32,031 per capita
$302,400
Home Value
$467,922 Zillow
$1,278
Median Rent
26.5% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$60,313 median income, 2.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$302,400 home value, $1,278/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Gates experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 93.6 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 937 ft (286 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 694/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7560°N, 122.4201°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Marion County County |
| Nearest Airport | Portland International (PDX) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0409 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jefferson (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 50 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 57 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 70 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 87 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 89 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 104 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 128 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 139 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 140 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 149 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 162 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 177 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 13.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 10.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 10.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 8.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 8.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 13.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 15.4 in | Wettest |
Gates has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 40°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 93.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (15.4") and July the driest (0.7").