Pendleton, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Umatilla County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
17,070
Population
1,474/sq mi density
$70,179
Median Income
$30,509 per capita
$276,400
Home Value
$301,886 Zillow
$938
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
414
Violent Crime/100K
2,733 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$70,179 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$276,400 home value, $938/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
414 violent crimes/100K (9% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Pendleton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches. The area receives 15.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,126 ft (343 m) |
| Area | 11.6 sq mi (30.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,474/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6756°N, 118.8197°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Umatilla County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (PDT) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 74.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0475 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Pendleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.3").