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Ochoco West, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Crook County County

3.0 /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
49°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
238 Violent Crime/100K 3,837 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
238 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Ochoco West experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches. The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,217 ft (981 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density773/sq mi
Coordinates44.4033°N, 120.9208°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyCrook County County
Nearest AirportColumbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS)
85 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.3"
73% below US avg
Snowfall 8.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 1.93"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.6 / 100
Community Resilience60.2 / 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)

Earthquake History

144 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 30, 2024.

Jun 29, 2002 6 km ENE of Government Camp, Oregon M4.5 120 km
Jul 14, 2008 11 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M4.2 81 km
Jan 30, 2000 6 km SE of Condon, Oregon M4.1 108 km
Jun 6, 2021 6 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.9 121 km
Mar 22, 1997 10 km ESE of Condon, Oregon M3.9 111 km
Jun 29, 2002 7 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.8 120 km
Jun 14, 2007 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.8 80 km
Apr 28, 1999 54 km E of Silver Lake, Oregon M3.8 144 km
Jun 8, 1993 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.7 150 km
Apr 20, 2009 10 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.6 81 km
Feb 1, 2000 7 km SE of Condon, Oregon M3.6 108 km
Apr 5, 2008 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.6 81 km
Mar 1, 2007 Washington-Oregon border region M3.6 80 km
Jan 2, 2010 10 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.6 82 km
Aug 31, 1999 Washington-Oregon border region M3.5 109 km
Oct 19, 1990 6 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.5 120 km
Feb 9, 2021 0 km SE of Parkdale, Oregon M3.5 134 km
Jan 30, 2000 8 km SE of Condon, Oregon M3.4 108 km
Jun 1, 2008 11 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.4 81 km
Feb 4, 2008 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.3 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

10 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 22, 1989 EF1 42 km 0
Apr 13, 2017 EF0 52 km 0
Jun 8, 2016 EF0 79 km 0
Jun 9, 2004 EF0 31 km 0
Sep 25, 2001 EF0 90 km 0
May 23, 2001 EF0 66 km 0
Sep 3, 1997 EF0 43 km 0
Jul 16, 1993 EF0 39 km 0
Jun 22, 1983 EF0 47 km 0
May 11, 1970 EF0 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LIONSHEAD (197,732 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 LIONSHEAD 197,732 84 km
1996 SIMNASHO 118,466 61 km
2018 BOXCAR 0410 RN 99,874 69 km
2003 BB COMPLEX (BOOTH) 91,281 69 km
2011 HANCOCK COMPLEX 71,495 77 km
2017 NENA SPRINGS 70,074 67 km
2015 COUNTY LINE 2 68,189 61 km
2011 0655 RAZOR BACK EAST 65,350 64 km
2013 SUNNYSIDE TURNOFF 50,028 57 km
2018 STUBBLEFIELD 1008 RN 49,160 100 km
2018 JENNIES PEAK 1039 RN 47,664 67 km
2011 HIGH CASCADES 44,498 60 km
2014 BLACK ROCK 40,760 73 km
2014 SHANIKO BUTTE 39,852 72 km
1994 LECLAIRE 32,087 53 km
2014 PINE CREEK 31,033 68 km
2010 WHITE LIGHTNING COMPLEX (YOUTHER) 30,322 74 km
2024 WILEY FLAT 30,255 63 km
2002 WHITE RIVER 28,930 93 km
2012 POLE CREEK 26,982 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in
February 35°F (1°C) 1.3 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in
April 43°F (6°C) 0.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in
September 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in
October 47°F (9°C) 1.0 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in Wettest
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Coldest

Ochoco West has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 31°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.6").

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