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Molalla, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Clackamas County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
10,168
Population
4,051/sq mi density
$83,996
Median Income
$36,114 per capita
$416,900
Home Value
$491,402 Zillow
$1,496
Median Rent
29.1% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
96
Violent Crime/100K
718 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$83,996 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$416,900 home value, $1,496/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
96 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Molalla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,051/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1493°N, 122.5849°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Clackamas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Portland International (PDX) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0447 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 250.0 m (820 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1980 | WASHINGTON | Explosion | 250.0 m | 61 | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hood (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 74 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 81 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 90 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 100 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 105 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 113 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 121 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 130 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 145 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 148 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 186 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 192 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 8.9 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 9.0 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 9.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Molalla has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 39°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.6") and July the driest (0.9").