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Oak Hills, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Multnomah County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
11,464 Population 7,349/sq mi density
$124,594 Median Income $54,075 per capita
$632,600 Home Value $613,757 Zillow
$1,833 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
135 Violent Crime/100K 1,611 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$124,594 median income, 2.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$632,600 home value, $1,833/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Oak Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation248 ft (76 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density7,349/sq mi
Coordinates45.5404°N, 122.8413°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyMultnomah County County
Nearest AirportPortland International (PDX)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
5% below US avg
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0329 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)9.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.44 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.16 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.8 / 100
Community Resilience95.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Volcano Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

954 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 16, 2025.

Mar 25, 1993 4 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon M5.6 59 km
Jun 29, 2002 6 km ENE of Government Camp, Oregon M4.5 93 km
Feb 14, 2011 31 km S of Morton, Washington M4.3 96 km
Jun 6, 2021 6 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.9 92 km
Apr 24, 2003 3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon M3.9 13 km
Oct 1, 2004 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.9 89 km
Jun 25, 2004 17 km W of Packwood, Washington M3.9 141 km
Jan 3, 2018 37 km SSE of Morton, Washington M3.9 100 km
Feb 8, 1995 9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon M3.8 46 km
Aug 3, 2006 2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington M3.8 34 km
Jun 29, 2002 7 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.8 93 km
Jun 8, 1993 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.7 60 km
Aug 23, 2013 24 km SSE of Mossyrock, Washington M3.7 94 km
Oct 1, 2004 36 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.7 88 km
Jan 31, 2013 3 km ENE of Amboy, Washington M3.7 54 km
Sep 30, 2004 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.6 89 km
Jul 25, 2006 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.6 89 km
Oct 1, 2004 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.6 89 km
Aug 5, 2006 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.6 89 km
Jul 31, 2006 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.6 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

66 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 304 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF3 18 km 6
Oct 14, 2016 EF2 88 km 0
Dec 14, 2010 EF2 78 km 0
Dec 8, 1993 EF2 30 km 0
Dec 10, 2015 EF1 35 km 0
Oct 23, 2014 EF1 66 km 0
Jun 13, 2013 EF1 45 km 0
Jan 10, 2008 EF1 20 km 0
Jun 21, 2003 EF1 81 km 0
Oct 9, 2000 EF1 32 km 0
Oct 9, 2000 EF1 47 km 0
Nov 12, 1991 EF1 19 km 0
Nov 12, 1991 EF1 36 km 0
Jun 29, 1989 EF1 40 km 0
Mar 28, 1985 EF1 71 km 0
Oct 13, 1984 EF1 43 km 0
Aug 16, 1978 EF1 27 km 0
Dec 12, 1975 EF1 79 km 0
Mar 8, 1960 EF1 86 km 0
Apr 12, 1957 EF1 48 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: West Crater (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Crater Volcanic field 1,329 m (4,360 ft) -5750 70 km
St. Helens Stratovolcano 2,549 m (8,363 ft) 2008 89 km
Indian Heaven Shield(s) 1,806 m (5,925 ft) -6250 90 km
Hood Stratovolcano 3,426 m (11,240 ft) 1866 91 km
Jefferson Stratovolcano 3,199 m (10,495 ft) 950 126 km
Adams Stratovolcano 3,742 m (12,277 ft) 950 128 km
Sand Mountain Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,664 m (5,459 ft) -950 148 km
Belknap Shield(s) 2,095 m (6,873 ft) 480 160 km
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 168 km
Three Sisters Complex 3,159 m (10,364 ft) 440 178 km
Bachelor Stratovolcano 2,763 m (9,065 ft) -5800 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEACHIE CREEK (194,619 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 BEACHIE CREEK 194,619 84 km
2020 RIVERSIDE 138,190 67 km
2017 EAGLE CREEK 48,816 71 km
2021 BULL COMPLEX 26,233 98 km
2020 BIG HOLLOW 24,243 75 km
2011 DOLLAR LAKE 6,069 90 km
2014 36 PIT 5,838 63 km
1987 ROCKHOUSE 5,011 87 km
2008 GNARL RIDGE 3,502 96 km
2011 MOTHER LODE 2,881 95 km
2022 SIOUXON 2,551 72 km
2010 BULL OF THE WOODS 2,535 95 km
2023 CAMP CREEK 2,056 60 km
2022 NAKIA CREEK 1,737 45 km
2020 DOWTY RD 1,424 42 km
1991 FALLS 1,389 54 km
1987 87552212 1,166 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 7.2 in
February 43°F (6°C) 5.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
July 67°F (20°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
September 62°F (16°C) 1.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 7.2 in
December 40°F (4°C) 7.8 in Coldest, Wettest

Oak Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 40°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (0.7").

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