Maupin, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Wasco County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
423 Population 304/sq mi density
$54,792 Median Income $41,505 per capita
$273,900 Home Value $333,405 Zillow
$1,250 Median Rent 37.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,792 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$273,900 home value, $1,250/mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
49.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Maupin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. The area receives 21.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,241 ft (378 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density304/sq mi
Coordinates45.1707°N, 121.0884°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyWasco County County
Nearest AirportColumbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.5"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 21.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.32"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median23.0
RatingGood
Good Days %87.1%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.5 / 100
Community Resilience44.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

972 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 30, 2024.

Mar 25, 1993 4 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon M5.6 120 km
Jun 29, 2002 6 km ENE of Government Camp, Oregon M4.5 50 km
Jun 17, 2010 30 km S of White Swan, Washington M4.2 108 km
Jul 14, 2008 11 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M4.2 12 km
Jan 30, 2000 6 km SE of Condon, Oregon M4.1 76 km
Oct 9, 1998 20 km S of White Swan, Washington M4.0 119 km
Jun 6, 2021 6 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.9 51 km
Oct 1, 2004 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.9 143 km
Aug 7, 1992 8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon M3.9 140 km
Mar 22, 1997 10 km ESE of Condon, Oregon M3.9 80 km
Nov 18, 1997 20 km NW of Bickleton, Washington M3.9 118 km
Apr 24, 2003 3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon M3.9 139 km
Jan 3, 2018 37 km SSE of Morton, Washington M3.9 142 km
Feb 8, 1995 9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon M3.8 127 km
Jun 29, 2002 7 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.8 50 km
Jun 14, 2007 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.8 12 km
Aug 3, 2006 2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington M3.8 138 km
Jun 8, 1993 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.7 119 km
Oct 1, 2004 36 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.7 143 km
Jan 31, 2013 3 km ENE of Amboy, Washington M3.7 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

7 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 12, 1957 EF1 95 km 0
Oct 22, 2022 EF0 86 km 0
Jun 9, 2004 EF0 60 km 0
Jul 16, 1993 EF0 50 km 0
May 11, 1970 EF0 41 km 0
Oct 13, 1968 EF0 81 km 0
Apr 12, 1957 EF0 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 250.0 m (820 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1980 WASHINGTON Explosion 250.0 m 61 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hood (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hood Stratovolcano 3,426 m (11,240 ft) 1866 53 km
Jefferson Stratovolcano 3,199 m (10,495 ft) 950 79 km
Indian Heaven Shield(s) 1,806 m (5,925 ft) -6250 102 km
Sand Mountain Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,664 m (5,459 ft) -950 110 km
West Crater Volcanic field 1,329 m (4,360 ft) -5750 110 km
Belknap Shield(s) 2,095 m (6,873 ft) 480 115 km
Adams Stratovolcano 3,742 m (12,277 ft) 950 119 km
Three Sisters Complex 3,159 m (10,364 ft) 440 127 km
Bachelor Stratovolcano 2,763 m (9,065 ft) -5800 141 km
St. Helens Stratovolcano 2,549 m (8,363 ft) 2008 142 km
Newberry Shield 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 690 162 km
Devils Garden Volcanic field 1,698 m (5,571 ft) Unknown 185 km
Davis Lake Volcanic field 2,163 m (7,096 ft) -2790 187 km
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LIONSHEAD (197,732 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 LIONSHEAD 197,732 74 km
2020 RIVERSIDE 138,190 89 km
1996 SIMNASHO 118,466 37 km
2018 BOXCAR 0410 RN 99,874 18 km
2003 BB COMPLEX (BOOTH) 91,281 91 km
2011 HANCOCK COMPLEX 71,495 56 km
2017 NENA SPRINGS 70,074 24 km
2018 SUBSTATION 0730 RN 69,109 38 km
2015 COUNTY LINE 2 68,189 46 km
2011 0655 RAZOR BACK EAST 65,350 23 km
2023 NEWELL ROAD 61,833 96 km
2013 SUNNYSIDE TURNOFF 50,028 33 km
2018 STUBBLEFIELD 1008 RN 49,160 52 km
2017 EAGLE CREEK 48,816 83 km
2018 JENNIES PEAK 1039 RN 47,664 73 km
2011 HIGH CASCADES 44,498 58 km
2014 BLACK ROCK 40,760 46 km
2014 SHANIKO BUTTE 39,852 18 km
2015 HIGHWAY 8 35,296 100 km
2018 LONG HOLLOW 0806 RN 33,662 21 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 1.9 in
February 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in
March 42°F (5°C) 1.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Wettest

Maupin has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 32°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.2").

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