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Mitchell, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Wheeler County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
211
Population
165/sq mi density
$44,196
Median Income
$21,517 per capita
$198,400
Home Value
$367,607 Zillow
$880
Median Rent
17.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$44,196 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$198,400 home value, $880/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Mitchell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,223 ft (982 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 165/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5737°N, 120.1529°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Wheeler County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field (JDA) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Newberry (128 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 128 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 131 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 137 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 138 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 139 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 143 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 150 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 174 km |
| Diamond Craters | Volcanic field | 1,435 m (4,708 ft) | -5610 | 199 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Mitchell has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 30°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.6").