Monument, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Grant County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
198 Population 388/sq mi density
$36,809 Median Income $32,664 per capita
$2,000,001 Home Value $405,148 Zillow
$450 Median Rent 13.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$36,809 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $450/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Monument experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. The area receives 33.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation2,023 ft (617 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density388/sq mi
Coordinates44.8208°N, 119.4209°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyGrant County County
Nearest AirportGrant County Regional/Ogilvie Field (JDA)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.1"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 33.1"
Wettest Month (May) 2.10"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median49.0
RatingGood
Good Days %51.6%
Unhealthy Days19

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.0 / 100
Community Resilience30.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very 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 Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

121 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 10, 2025.

Jul 14, 2008 11 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M4.2 125 km
Jan 30, 2000 6 km SE of Condon, Oregon M4.1 69 km
Aug 7, 1992 8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon M3.9 116 km
Mar 22, 1997 10 km ESE of Condon, Oregon M3.9 66 km
Jun 14, 2007 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.8 125 km
Apr 5, 2008 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.6 125 km
Mar 1, 2007 Washington-Oregon border region M3.6 124 km
Apr 20, 2009 10 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.6 126 km
Feb 1, 2000 7 km SE of Condon, Oregon M3.6 68 km
Jan 2, 2010 10 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.6 126 km
Jan 23, 2015 3 km N of Cayuse, Oregon M3.5 120 km
Aug 31, 1999 Washington-Oregon border region M3.5 67 km
Jan 30, 2000 8 km SE of Condon, Oregon M3.4 67 km
Jun 1, 2008 11 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.4 125 km
Feb 4, 2008 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.3 125 km
May 2, 2007 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.3 124 km
Feb 28, 2004 10 km WSW of Wallula, Washington M3.3 139 km
Jun 20, 2008 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.2 124 km
Apr 17, 1997 9 km ESE of Condon, Oregon M3.2 66 km
Apr 8, 2007 11 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.2 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

6 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 19, 2004 EF1 19 km 0
Nov 5, 2023 EF0 62 km 0
Jun 8, 2016 EF0 52 km 0
Apr 14, 2011 EF0 71 km 0
Oct 4, 2003 EF0 29 km 0
Apr 12, 1957 EF0 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Devils Garden (185 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Devils Garden Volcanic field 1,698 m (5,571 ft) Unknown 185 km
Jefferson Stratovolcano 3,199 m (10,495 ft) 950 189 km
Newberry Shield 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 690 189 km
Hood Stratovolcano 3,426 m (11,240 ft) 1866 189 km
Diamond Craters Volcanic field 1,435 m (4,708 ft) -5610 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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 23 km
2015 CANYON CREEK COMPLEX 109,786 73 km
2011 HANCOCK COMPLEX 71,495 81 km
2014 SOUTH FORK COMPLEX 66,743 61 km
2007 MONUMENT COMPLEX (RED HILL FIRE) 54,572 15 km
1996 TOWER 50,827 62 km
2018 STUBBLEFIELD 1008 RN 49,160 91 km
2018 JENNIES PEAK 1039 RN 47,664 70 km
2008 COAL PLANT 45,801 99 km
2016 RAIL 43,813 100 km
2014 BLACK ROCK 40,760 92 km
1996 BULL COMPLEX (SUMMIT) 36,318 58 km
2016 0353 RN SCOTT CANYON 32,051 97 km
2014 PINE CREEK 31,033 67 km
2015 CORNER CREEK 0297 PR 30,303 65 km
2001 MONUMENT COMPLEX (MALLORY) 29,095 14 km
2000 UNNAMED 27,815 74 km
2015 UNNAMED 27,736 100 km
2024 SERVICE 25,270 48 km
2014 SNIPTION 24,108 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.3 in
February 38°F (3°C) 1.2 in
March 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
September 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.3 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.5 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.6 in Coldest

Monument has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.5").

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