Heppner, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Morrow County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,420
Population
1,154/sq mi density
$49,564
Median Income
$27,524 per capita
$194,600
Home Value
$254,861 Zillow
$737
Median Rent
18.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,564 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$194,600 home value, $737/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 13.1 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Heppner has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 35°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.7") and August the driest (0.3").