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Oroville, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Okanogan County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
1,686
Population
998/sq mi density
$35,560
Median Income
$21,276 per capita
$175,300
Home Value
$258,395 Zillow
$699
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
200 sunny days/yr
239
Violent Crime/100K
6,515 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$35,560 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$175,300 home value, $699/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
239 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Oroville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 998/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.9470°N, 119.4300°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Okanogan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County International (MWH) 120 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 12.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 103 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 148 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 103 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 103 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 103 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 150 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 103 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (155 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 155 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Oroville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.5") and September the driest (0.6").