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La Grande, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Umatilla County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
13,059
Population
2,839/sq mi density
$56,409
Median Income
$29,491 per capita
$244,200
Home Value
$290,699 Zillow
$970
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
105
Violent Crime/100K
2,415 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$56,409 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$244,200 home value, $970/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
105 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher
La Grande experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,774 ft (846 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,839/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3245°N, 118.0869°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Umatilla County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (PDT) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0475 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
La Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 28°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.7").