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Prospect, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Jackson County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
724
Population
207/sq mi density
$39,808
Median Income
$21,433 per capita
$309,000
Home Value
$330,071 Zillow
$744
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
38°F
Avg Temperature
257 sunny days/yr
298
Violent Crime/100K
4,543 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$39,808 median income, 0.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$309,000 home value, $744/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
298 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Prospect has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.8 inches. The area receives 463.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 37.9°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,616 ft (797 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 207/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7547°N, 122.4711°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rogue Valley International - Medford (MFR) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0467 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 12.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Crater Lake (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 35 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 105 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 147 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 148 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 150 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 151 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 164 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 178 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
Prospect has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 27°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.8") and July the driest (0.6").