Merlin, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Josephine County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,355
Population
327/sq mi density
$66,342
Median Income
$38,753 per capita
$419,100
Home Value
$476,324 Zillow
$1,090
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$66,342 median income, 1.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$419,100 home value, $1,090/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Merlin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 29.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 887 ft (270 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 327/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5199°N, 123.4323°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Josephine County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rogue Valley International - Medford (MFR) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 29.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 77.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 8 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1873 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | - | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Crater Lake (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 117 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 161 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 176 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 6.4 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 8.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Merlin has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in December to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.1") and August the driest (0.3").