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Joseph, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Wallowa County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,090
Population
1,198/sq mi density
$48,705
Median Income
$31,878 per capita
$314,200
Home Value
$486,646 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
27.1% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$48,705 median income, 0.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$314,200 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Joseph has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. The area receives 54.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,192 ft (1,278 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,198/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3525°N, 117.2304°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Wallowa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Walla Walla Regional (ALW) 72 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
Joseph has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 25°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.8").