Pacific City, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Tillamook County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,638
Population
440/sq mi density
$88,044
Median Income
$36,133 per capita
$518,800
Home Value
$507,579 Zillow
$1,226
Median Rent
19.4% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$88,044 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$518,800 home value, $1,226/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Pacific City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 79.7 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 440/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2053°N, 123.9542°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Tillamook County County |
| Nearest Airport | Astoria Regional (AST) 69 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1700 | CASCADIA SUBDUCTION ZONE | Earthquake | - | 2 | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: West Crater (164 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 164 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 177 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 178 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 180 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 184 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 185 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 11.4 in | |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 8.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 8.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 6.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 12.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 12.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Pacific City has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 45°F in December to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.7") and July the driest (0.8").