Lostine, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Wallowa County County

3.2 /5.0

B Good

301 Population 1,038/sq mi density

$77,604 Median Income $29,517 per capita

$304,800 Home Value $453,981 Zillow

$1,318 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent

44°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.9 / 5.0

$77,604 median income, 4.2% unemployment

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$304,800 home value, $1,318/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.0 / 5.0

11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Lostine 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	3,373 ft (1,028 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density	1,038/sq mi
Coordinates	45.4867°N, 117.4295°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Wallowa County County
Nearest Airport	Walla Walla Regional (ALW) 59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.9"

55% below US avg

Snowfall 54.2"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.36"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

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)

Earthquake History

115 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 10, 2025.

Nov 28, 1991	7 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington	M4.3	89 km
Jul 14, 1992	6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington	M4.1	89 km
Oct 27, 1994	11 km SE of Halfway, Oregon	M4.0	82 km
Jun 28, 1998	3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho	M3.8	124 km
Oct 4, 2002	15 km W of Cascade, Idaho	M3.8	144 km
Mar 12, 2023	11 km S of Donnelly, Idaho	M3.7	143 km
Jan 23, 2015	3 km N of Cayuse, Oregon	M3.5	91 km
Dec 24, 1999	18 km WNW of New Meadows, Idaho	M3.5	88 km
Apr 6, 2002	9 km NW of Cascade, Idaho	M3.5	144 km
Oct 4, 2002	20 km WSW of Cascade, Idaho	M3.4	144 km
Jun 17, 2004	11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington	M3.4	146 km
Sep 26, 1995	9 km E of McCall, Idaho	M3.4	131 km
Oct 4, 2002	15 km W of Cascade, Idaho	M3.4	145 km
Dec 15, 1991	6 km SSW of Walla Walla East, Washington	M3.3	90 km
Jul 20, 1998	9 km ESE of Halfway, Oregon	M3.3	78 km
Feb 28, 2004	10 km WSW of Wallula, Washington	M3.3	138 km
Sep 26, 1995	southern Idaho	M3.3	131 km
Aug 27, 2000	16 km W of Richland, Oregon	M3.3	83 km
Jun 16, 1992	10 km ESE of Halfway, Oregon	M3.3	80 km
Jul 25, 2009	10 km NW of Brogan, Oregon	M3.2	131 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

19 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 4, 2006	EF2	75 km	0
Jun 11, 1968	EF2	39 km	0
May 6, 2022	EF1	74 km	0
May 6, 2009	EF1	88 km	0
Mar 5, 2024	EF0	88 km	0
Jun 27, 2023	EF0	86 km	0
Jul 12, 2016	EF0	30 km	0
May 9, 2013	EF0	6 km	0
May 6, 2009	EF0	13 km	0
Aug 21, 2006	EF0	11 km	0
Jun 23, 2004	EF0	75 km	0
May 17, 1996	EF0	72 km	0
May 11, 1995	EF0	84 km	0
Jul 22, 1992	EF0	64 km	0
Jul 22, 1992	EF0	68 km	0
May 1, 1991	EF0	99 km	0
Aug 24, 1987	EF0	95 km	0
Jun 21, 1983	EF0	50 km	0
Sep 16, 1975	EF0	80 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DOUBLE CREEK (171,012 ac, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2022	DOUBLE CREEK	171,012	61 km
2000	MALONEY CREEK	131,397	70 km
2006	COLUMBIA COMPLEX	118,865	81 km
2021	SHOVEL CREEK	109,829	77 km
2020	WOODHEAD	98,995	97 km
2021	LICK CREEK	80,376	82 km
2015	BUTTE CREEK	79,418	60 km
2007	BATTLE CREEK COMPLEX (BATTLE CREEK)	79,114	62 km
2012	CACHE CREEK	75,521	62 km
2014	BIG COUGAR	65,397	73 km
2007	POE CABIN	59,704	78 km
1988	TEEPEE BUTTE	59,565	58 km
2006	FOSTER GULCH	52,496	76 km
2005	SCHOOL	51,701	90 km
2012	SHEEP	50,769	96 km
2007	CHIMNEY COMPLEX	50,646	76 km
1996	SALT COMPLEX (SALT CREEK)	50,250	68 km
2017	POWERLINE	45,449	72 km
2021	GREEN RIDGE	44,604	76 km
2005	GRANITE COMPLEX	37,332	68 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	2.2 in
February	27°F (-3°C)	1.5 in
March	31°F (-0°C)	1.7 in
April	37°F (3°C)	1.7 in
May	44°F (6°C)	2.1 in
June	50°F (10°C)	2.2 in
July	64°F (18°C)	0.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	57°F (14°C)	1.1 in
September	50°F (10°C)	1.3 in
October	42°F (6°C)	1.5 in
November	31°F (-1°C)	2.0 in
December	24°F (-4°C)	2.4 in	Coldest, Wettest

Lostine has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 24°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.9").

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