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North Powder, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Union County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
669
Population
1,062/sq mi density
$70,682
Median Income
$30,700 per capita
$145,100
Home Value
$241,020 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
625
Violent Crime/100K
3,114 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$70,682 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,100 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
625 violent crimes/100K (64% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
North Powder experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches. The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,265 ft (995 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,062/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0300°N, 117.9204°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Union County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (PDT) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
North Powder has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 28°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.7").