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Nyssa, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Canyon County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,220
Population
2,077/sq mi density
$51,944
Median Income
$20,428 per capita
$172,700
Home Value
$270,616 Zillow
$820
Median Rent
24.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
590
Violent Crime/100K
5,788 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$51,944 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$172,700 home value, $820/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
590 violent crimes/100K (55% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Nyssa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.2 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,180 ft (664 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,077/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8779°N, 116.9956°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Canyon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jordan Craters (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jordan Craters | Volcanic field | 1,473 m (4,833 ft) | -1250 | 90 km |
| Diamond Craters | Volcanic field | 1,435 m (4,708 ft) | -5610 | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Nyssa has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.3").