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Rhododendron, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Hood River County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
205
Population
52/sq mi density
$84,519
Median Income
$43,729 per capita
$430,400
Home Value
$427,248 Zillow
43°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
175
Violent Crime/100K
3,269 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$84,519 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$430,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
175 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Rhododendron has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.8 inches. The area receives 232.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,350 ft (716 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3053°N, 121.8479°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Hood River County County |
| Nearest Airport | Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 250.0 m (820 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1980 | WASHINGTON | Explosion | 250.0 m | 61 | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hood (14 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 14 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 66 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 70 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 70 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 103 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 103 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 104 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 114 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 131 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 148 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 172 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 183 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 13.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 9.8 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 8.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 6.6 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 12.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 13.6 in | Wettest |
Rhododendron has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 32°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 84.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (13.6") and July the driest (1.1").