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Mount Hood, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Hood River County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
168
Population
88/sq mi density
$9,999
Home Value
$694,188 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
112
Violent Crime/100K
3,617 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Hood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 53.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,564 ft (477 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 88/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5339°N, 121.5662°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Hood River County County |
| Nearest Airport | Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
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 | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hood (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 20 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 48 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 55 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 75 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 88 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 97 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 132 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 141 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 147 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 157 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 7.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 7.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
Mount Hood has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 34°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.9") and July the driest (0.6").