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McKay, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Umatilla County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
87
Population
4/sq mi density
$205,550
Median Income
$76,172 per capita
$476,000
Home Value
$236,007 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
223
Violent Crime/100K
2,770 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$205,550 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$476,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
223 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.0% bachelor's degree or higher
McKay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,289 ft (698 m) |
| Area | 23.4 sq mi (60.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4923°N, 118.6842°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Umatilla County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (PDT) 15 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 | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
McKay has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.5").