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Metolius, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Jefferson County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
969
Population
2,019/sq mi density
$62,841
Median Income
$28,345 per capita
$220,100
Home Value
$332,725 Zillow
$1,181
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
317
Violent Crime/100K
3,480 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,841 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$220,100 home value, $1,181/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
317 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Metolius experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,551 ft (778 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,019/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5875°N, 121.1760°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS) 71 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jefferson (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 50 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 63 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 64 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 69 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 79 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 96 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 97 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 124 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 158 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 160 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 182 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 196 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in |
Metolius has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 34°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.6").