Halfway, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Baker County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
379
Population
1,024/sq mi density
$38,203
Median Income
$18,433 per capita
$233,300
Home Value
$337,440 Zillow
$833
Median Rent
31.4% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$38,203 median income, 9.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$233,300 home value, $833/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Halfway experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.3 inches. The area receives 62.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,652 ft (808 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,024/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8780°N, 117.1097°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Baker County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field (JDA) 97 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Jordan Craters (195 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jordan Craters | Volcanic field | 1,473 m (4,833 ft) | -1250 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
Halfway has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and August the driest (0.3").