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Gearhart, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Clatsop County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,959
Population
1,048/sq mi density
$85,966
Median Income
$46,407 per capita
$522,100
Home Value
$610,184 Zillow
$1,089
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
253 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,966 median income, 0.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$522,100 home value, $1,089/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Gearhart experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 21 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,048/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0317°N, 123.9185°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Clatsop County County |
| Nearest Airport | Astoria Regional (AST) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
| Tsunami | Very High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | 135 km |
| 1700 | CASCADIA SUBDUCTION ZONE | Earthquake | — | 2 | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Helens (135 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 135 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 143 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 163 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 188 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 188 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 11.0 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 8.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 8.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 11.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 11.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Gearhart has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 43°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 74.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.8") and July the driest (1.4").