Mapleton, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Benton County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
527 Population 586/sq mi density
$53,333 Median Income $25,270 per capita
$352,600 Home Value $378,709 Zillow
$1,119 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$53,333 median income, 4.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$352,600 home value, $1,119/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Mapleton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 84.0 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation339 ft (103 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density586/sq mi
Coordinates44.0334°N, 123.8648°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyBenton County County
Nearest AirportMahlon Sweet Field (EUG)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.0"
121% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 15.25"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.46"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.5 / 100
Community Resilience97.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood No Rating
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 22, 2025.

Mar 25, 1993 4 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon M5.6 150 km
Jul 12, 2004 30 km W of Yachats, Oregon M4.9 60 km
Aug 19, 2004 19 km W of Newport, Oregon M4.7 78 km
Jul 4, 2015 16 km ENE of Springfield, Oregon M4.1 83 km
May 14, 2000 121 km W of Winchester Bay, Oregon M3.9 146 km
Apr 15, 2017 43 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon M3.9 75 km
Apr 26, 2018 108 km WNW of Barview, Oregon M3.8 141 km
Jun 8, 1993 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.7 150 km
Mar 20, 2012 29 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon M3.7 61 km
Jul 3, 1992 57 km W of Waldport, Oregon M3.6 91 km
May 19, 2019 3 km ESE of Rose Lodge, Oregon M3.6 107 km
Aug 2, 1996 4 km S of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.5 143 km
Nov 25, 1999 5 km NNE of Mount Angel, Oregon M3.4 148 km
Jul 13, 2004 32 km W of Yachats, Oregon M3.3 63 km
Mar 4, 2006 16 km ENE of Siletz, Oregon M3.3 81 km
Mar 25, 1993 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.2 149 km
Jul 21, 2020 3 km ESE of Rose Lodge, Oregon M3.2 107 km
Mar 20, 2012 27 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon M3.2 59 km
Mar 12, 2012 27 km W of Yachats, Oregon M3.1 59 km
Dec 30, 2000 7 km NNE of Adair Village, Oregon M3.1 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

16 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 24, 1989 EF1 63 km 0
Dec 6, 1951 EF1 53 km 0
Oct 31, 2024 EF0 67 km 0
Jun 18, 2023 EF0 70 km 0
Apr 14, 2015 EF0 67 km 0
Jun 18, 2013 EF0 91 km 0
Jun 4, 2009 EF0 74 km 0
Sep 28, 2007 EF0 97 km 0
Dec 2, 1999 EF0 69 km 0
Jun 1, 1997 EF0 77 km 0
Dec 5, 1996 EF0 60 km 0
Oct 24, 1996 EF0 76 km 0
Mar 22, 1994 EF0 91 km 0
Nov 2, 1984 EF0 47 km 0
May 14, 1984 EF0 56 km 0
Aug 18, 1975 EF0 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1700 CASCADIA SUBDUCTION ZONE Earthquake - 2 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sand Mountain Field (159 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sand Mountain Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,664 m (5,459 ft) -950 159 km
Belknap Shield(s) 2,095 m (6,873 ft) 480 164 km
Cinnamon Butte Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,956 m (6,417 ft) Unknown 167 km
Three Sisters Complex 3,159 m (10,364 ft) 440 168 km
Davis Lake Volcanic field 2,163 m (7,096 ft) -2790 172 km
Bachelor Stratovolcano 2,763 m (9,065 ft) -5800 174 km
Jefferson Stratovolcano 3,199 m (10,495 ft) 950 179 km
Crater Lake Caldera 2,487 m (8,159 ft) -2850 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COUGAR CR. #1 (6,971 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 COUGAR CR. #1 6,971 77 km
1999 AUSTA 1,525 16 km
2023 LIGHTHOUSE RD #3 1,286 76 km
1987 87552212 1,166 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 13.4 in
February 48°F (9°C) 9.8 in
March 50°F (10°C) 10.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 7.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 0.7 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 6.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 12.3 in
December 45°F (7°C) 15.3 in Coldest, Wettest

Mapleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 45°F in December to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 84.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (15.3") and July the driest (0.5").

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