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Heppner, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Morrow County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,420
Population
1,154/sq mi density
$49,564
Median Income
$27,524 per capita
$194,600
Home Value
$239,387 Zillow
$737
Median Rent
18.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
322
Violent Crime/100K
1,552 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,564 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$194,600 home value, $737/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
322 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Heppner experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.1 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,297 ft (700 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,154/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3529°N, 119.5605°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Morrow County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (PDT) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hood (167 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 167 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 177 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 187 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Heppner has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 33°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.4").