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Mission, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Umatilla County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
938 Population 123/sq mi density
$45,750 Median Income $18,275 per capita
$258,800 Home Value $293,170 Zillow
$663 Median Rent 20.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
223 Violent Crime/100K 2,770 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$45,750 median income, 6.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$258,800 home value, $663/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
223 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Mission experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. The area receives 14.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,423 ft (434 m)
Area7.6 sq mi (19.7 km²)
Population Density123/sq mi
Coordinates45.6586°N, 118.6655°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyUmatilla County County
Nearest AirportEastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (PDT)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 14.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.68"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0475 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.6 / 100
Community Resilience15.9 / 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)

Earthquake History

160 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 10, 2025.

Nov 28, 1991 7 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.3 46 km
Jan 30, 2000 6 km SE of Condon, Oregon M4.1 125 km
Jul 14, 1992 6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.1 46 km
Nov 18, 1997 20 km NW of Bickleton, Washington M3.9 150 km
Aug 7, 1992 8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon M3.9 75 km
Mar 22, 1997 10 km ESE of Condon, Oregon M3.9 121 km
Sep 4, 2011 14 km N of Richland, Washington M3.7 95 km
May 18, 2008 11 km SSW of Benton City, Washington M3.7 89 km
Feb 1, 2000 7 km SE of Condon, Oregon M3.6 124 km
Jan 23, 2015 3 km N of Cayuse, Oregon M3.5 11 km
Aug 31, 1999 Washington-Oregon border region M3.5 123 km
Jan 13, 1994 11 km SW of Lind, Washington M3.4 137 km
Nov 6, 1997 22 km SE of Desert Aire, Washington M3.4 126 km
Oct 15, 2011 13 km N of Richland, Washington M3.4 95 km
Jan 30, 2000 8 km SE of Condon, Oregon M3.4 124 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 117 km
Jun 12, 1995 13 km N of Richland, Washington M3.3 95 km
Dec 15, 1991 6 km SSW of Walla Walla East, Washington M3.3 46 km
May 1, 2011 13 km N of Richland, Washington M3.3 95 km
Feb 28, 2004 10 km WSW of Wallula, Washington M3.3 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

22 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 26, 1958 EF2 50 km 0
May 6, 2022 EF1 33 km 0
May 6, 2009 EF1 14 km 0
May 19, 2006 EF1 81 km 0
Jul 19, 2004 EF1 96 km 0
Jan 16, 2000 EF1 90 km 0
Mar 5, 2024 EF0 30 km 0
Jun 27, 2023 EF0 46 km 0
Mar 31, 2020 EF0 89 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF0 72 km 0
Apr 14, 2011 EF0 86 km 0
May 6, 2009 EF0 88 km 0
Jun 7, 2004 EF0 94 km 0
May 23, 2004 EF0 48 km 0
Jul 13, 2002 EF0 14 km 0
Jul 9, 1995 EF0 49 km 0
May 1, 1991 EF0 14 km 0
Aug 24, 1987 EF0 53 km 0
Jun 21, 1983 EF0 58 km 0
May 22, 1964 EF0 27 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BATTLE MOUNTAIN COMPLEX (184,979 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 BATTLE MOUNTAIN COMPLEX 184,979 87 km
2006 COLUMBIA COMPLEX 118,865 87 km
2015 BUTTE CREEK 79,418 90 km
2007 MONUMENT COMPLEX (RED HILL FIRE) 54,572 97 km
1996 TOWER 50,827 69 km
2008 COAL PLANT 45,801 81 km
2021 GREEN RIDGE 44,604 97 km
2001 MONUMENT COMPLEX (MALLORY) 29,095 97 km
2000 UNNAMED 27,815 50 km
2015 UNNAMED 27,736 86 km
2021 ELBOW CREEK 23,103 86 km
2022 STURGILL 21,641 96 km
1996 UNNAMED 21,130 42 km
2005 WALKER CANYON 20,764 90 km
2010 EUREKA 19,811 88 km
2024 JACK CANYON MUTUAL AID 18,287 35 km
2023 HAT ROCK 17,264 43 km
1990 LOCUSTGROV 17,187 61 km
2020 KAHLOTUS 16,738 98 km
2009 NORTH FORK COMPLEX 16,461 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in
February 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 53°F (11°C) 1.8 in
June 60°F (15°C) 1.4 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
September 58°F (15°C) 0.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in Wettest
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.7 in Coldest

Mission has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 32°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.5").

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