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Hood River, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Hood River County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
8,360
Population
3,191/sq mi density
$77,975
Median Income
$49,896 per capita
$602,800
Home Value
$694,188 Zillow
$1,446
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
165
Violent Crime/100K
2,908 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$77,975 median income, 1.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$602,800 home value, $1,446/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Hood River experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,191/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7091°N, 121.5260°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Hood River County County |
| Nearest Airport | Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| 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)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Indian Heaven (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 34 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 40 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 47 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 55 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 74 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 117 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 129 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 151 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 160 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 176 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 7.4 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 7.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Hood River has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 34°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.7") and July the driest (0.5").