Powers, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Curry County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
645
Population
1,112/sq mi density
$42,750
Median Income
$24,522 per capita
$153,100
Home Value
$189,286 Zillow
$857
Median Rent
47.9% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$42,750 median income, 13.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$153,100 home value, $857/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Powers experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 284 ft (87 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,112/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8850°N, 124.0762°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Curry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Oregon Regional (OTH) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1873 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | - | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Crater Lake (159 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 159 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 9.4 in | |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 7.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 7.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 7.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 10.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Powers has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 44°F in December to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.8") and July the driest (0.3").