Ochoco West, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Crook County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
340
Population
773/sq mi density
$64,848
Median Income
$25,209 per capita
$292,800
Home Value
$424,353 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,848 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$292,800 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Ochoco West has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. The area receives 21.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,217 ft (981 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 773/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4033°N, 120.9208°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Crook County County |
| Nearest Airport | Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS) 85 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 77.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 8 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Three Sisters (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 74 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 74 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 76 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 77 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 80 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 80 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 117 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 124 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 184 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 188 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Ochoco West has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 31°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.7") and August the driest (0.4").