Lostine, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Wallowa County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
301 Population 1,038/sq mi density
$77,604 Median Income $29,517 per capita
$304,800 Home Value $465,496 Zillow
$1,318 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$77,604 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$304,800 home value, $1,318/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lostine experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. The area receives 47.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation3,373 ft (1,028 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,038/sq mi
Coordinates45.4867°N, 117.4295°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyWallowa County County
Nearest AirportWalla Walla Regional (ALW)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 47.9"
Wettest Month (May) 2.82"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.70"

Air Quality

AQI Median23.0
RatingGood
Good Days %79.7%
Unhealthy Days1

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.5 / 100
Community Resilience66.1 / 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 28°F (-2°C) 1.4 in
February 33°F (0°C) 1.1 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in Wettest
June 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
July 67°F (20°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.4 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in
December 28°F (-3°C) 1.6 in Coldest

Lostine has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 28°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.7").

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