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Johnson City, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Multnomah County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
481 Population 6,871/sq mi density
$47,500 Median Income $36,587 per capita
$82,000 Home Value $511,565 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
399 Violent Crime/100K 2,615 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
399 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Johnson City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density6,871/sq mi
Coordinates45.4042°N, 122.5782°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyMultnomah County County
Nearest AirportPortland International (PDX)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"
18% above US avg
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.64"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0329 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)9.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.44 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.16 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.8 / 100
Community Resilience95.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Volcano Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

995 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 16, 2025.

Mar 25, 1993 4 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon M5.6 41 km
Jun 29, 2002 6 km ENE of Government Camp, Oregon M4.5 70 km
Feb 14, 2011 31 km S of Morton, Washington M4.3 102 km
Jul 14, 2008 11 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M4.2 131 km
Jul 4, 2015 16 km ENE of Springfield, Oregon M4.1 148 km
Jun 6, 2021 6 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.9 69 km
Apr 24, 2003 3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon M3.9 28 km
Oct 1, 2004 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.9 93 km
Jun 25, 2004 17 km W of Packwood, Washington M3.9 146 km
Jan 3, 2018 37 km SSE of Morton, Washington M3.9 103 km
Feb 8, 1995 9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon M3.8 31 km
Jun 29, 2002 7 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.8 71 km
Jun 14, 2007 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.8 132 km
Aug 3, 2006 2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington M3.8 44 km
Jun 8, 1993 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.7 42 km
Oct 1, 2004 36 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.7 93 km
Aug 23, 2013 24 km SSE of Mossyrock, Washington M3.7 103 km
Jan 31, 2013 3 km ENE of Amboy, Washington M3.7 59 km
Feb 24, 1999 8 km WSW of Molalla, Oregon M3.6 33 km
Aug 5, 2006 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.6 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

62 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 304 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF3 22 km 6
Dec 14, 2010 EF2 67 km 0
Dec 8, 1993 EF2 32 km 0
Sep 1, 2017 EF1 91 km 0
Dec 10, 2015 EF1 41 km 0
Oct 23, 2014 EF1 86 km 0
Jun 13, 2013 EF1 52 km 0
Jan 10, 2008 EF1 32 km 0
Jun 21, 2003 EF1 78 km 0
Oct 9, 2000 EF1 9 km 0
Oct 9, 2000 EF1 29 km 0
Nov 12, 1991 EF1 22 km 0
Nov 12, 1991 EF1 16 km 0
Jun 29, 1989 EF1 53 km 0
Mar 28, 1985 EF1 90 km 0
Oct 13, 1984 EF1 59 km 0
Aug 16, 1978 EF1 48 km 0
Dec 12, 1975 EF1 99 km 0
Mar 8, 1960 EF1 74 km 0
Apr 12, 1957 EF1 24 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: West Crater (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Crater Volcanic field 1,329 m (4,360 ft) -5750 66 km
Hood Stratovolcano 3,426 m (11,240 ft) 1866 69 km
Indian Heaven Shield(s) 1,806 m (5,925 ft) -6250 83 km
St. Helens Stratovolcano 2,549 m (8,363 ft) 2008 94 km
Jefferson Stratovolcano 3,199 m (10,495 ft) 950 102 km
Adams Stratovolcano 3,742 m (12,277 ft) 950 123 km
Sand Mountain Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,664 m (5,459 ft) -950 125 km
Belknap Shield(s) 2,095 m (6,873 ft) 480 137 km
Three Sisters Complex 3,159 m (10,364 ft) 440 155 km
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 173 km
Bachelor Stratovolcano 2,763 m (9,065 ft) -5800 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LIONSHEAD (197,732 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 LIONSHEAD 197,732 91 km
2020 BEACHIE CREEK 194,619 63 km
2020 RIVERSIDE 138,190 41 km
2017 EAGLE CREEK 48,816 55 km
2021 BULL COMPLEX 26,233 74 km
2020 BIG HOLLOW 24,243 72 km
2020 WHITE RIVER 17,678 95 km
2017 WHITEWATER 11,758 96 km
2002 SHELDON RIDGE 11,665 98 km
2013 GOVERNMENT FLATS COMPLEX 10,993 94 km
2021 S-503 FIRE 7,047 98 km
2011 DOLLAR LAKE 6,069 69 km
2014 36 PIT 5,838 37 km
2014 LOGGING UNIT FIRES 5,720 91 km
1987 ROCKHOUSE 5,011 90 km
2008 GNARL RIDGE 3,502 74 km
2011 MOTHER LODE 2,881 71 km
2001 DARK LAKE 2,724 94 km
2022 SIOUXON 2,551 69 km
2010 BULL OF THE WOODS 2,535 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 7.1 in
February 44°F (7°C) 5.4 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.9 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
July 71°F (21°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 7.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 7.6 in Coldest, Wettest

Johnson City has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 41°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (0.8").

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