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Prineville, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Crook County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
11,187
Population
872/sq mi density
$72,058
Median Income
$31,329 per capita
$364,600
Home Value
$424,353 Zillow
$1,245
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
363
Violent Crime/100K
2,128 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$72,058 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$364,600 home value, $1,245/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
363 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Prineville 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 Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,861 ft (872 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 872/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2985°N, 120.8607°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Crook County County |
| Nearest Airport | Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS) 92 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.2 / 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Newberry (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 71 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 75 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 75 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 78 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 85 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 86 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 112 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 137 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 183 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
Prineville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 31°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.4") and September the driest (0.5").