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Riddle, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Josephine County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,161
Population
1,814/sq mi density
$55,000
Median Income
$27,323 per capita
$215,100
Home Value
$276,591 Zillow
$884
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
241
Violent Crime/100K
5,685 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$215,100 home value, $884/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
241 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Riddle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 713 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,814/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9542°N, 123.3645°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Josephine County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roseburg Regional (RBG) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| 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)
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 | — | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Crater Lake (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 101 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 143 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 177 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 184 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 192 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 193 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 196 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 7.4 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 7.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 8.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Riddle has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (0.5").