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River Point, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Clatsop County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
308 Population 592/sq mi density
$63,056 Median Income $45,501 per capita
$528,500 Home Value $466,664 Zillow
$1,029 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
262 Violent Crime/100K 3,947 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$63,056 median income, 2.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$528,500 home value, $1,029/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
262 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.2% bachelor's degree or higher
River Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density592/sq mi
Coordinates46.1444°N, 123.8049°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyClatsop County County
Nearest AirportAstoria Regional (AST)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Dec) 13.23"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score95.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.2 / 100
Community Resilience74.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood Very High
Tsunami Very High
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

924 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 16, 2025.

Feb 28, 2001 7 km SSE of Longbranch, Washington M6.8 139 km
Jul 3, 1999 8 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.8 107 km
Jun 10, 2001 18 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.0 116 km
Feb 14, 2011 31 km S of Morton, Washington M4.3 123 km
Jul 22, 2001 4 km WSW of DuPont, Washington M4.3 135 km
Jun 15, 1994 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington M4.0 149 km
Apr 24, 2003 3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon M3.9 100 km
Oct 1, 2004 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.9 124 km
Jan 3, 2018 37 km SSE of Morton, Washington M3.9 135 km
Feb 8, 1995 9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon M3.8 141 km
Aug 3, 2006 2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington M3.8 100 km
Jun 12, 2021 3 km WSW of Skokomish, Washington M3.8 139 km
Oct 1, 2004 36 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.7 124 km
Aug 23, 2013 24 km SSE of Mossyrock, Washington M3.7 111 km
Jul 31, 2016 12 km NNE of Aberdeen Gardens, Washington M3.7 114 km
Jan 31, 2013 3 km ENE of Amboy, Washington M3.7 111 km
Jul 31, 2006 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.6 125 km
Feb 24, 1999 8 km WSW of Molalla, Oregon M3.6 144 km
Oct 1, 2004 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.6 124 km
Sep 30, 2004 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.6 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

35 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 14, 2016 EF2 48 km 0
Nov 10, 1965 EF2 93 km 0
Oct 23, 2014 EF1 66 km 0
Jun 29, 1989 EF1 92 km 0
Mar 28, 1985 EF1 70 km 0
Oct 13, 1984 EF1 85 km 0
Aug 16, 1978 EF1 82 km 0
Dec 12, 1975 EF1 77 km 0
Oct 3, 1967 EF1 10 km 0
Nov 11, 2024 EF0 60 km 0
Oct 28, 2024 EF0 63 km 0
Oct 11, 2023 EF0 91 km 0
Mar 19, 2021 EF0 25 km 0
Nov 10, 2020 EF0 80 km 0
Sep 8, 2019 EF0 94 km 0
Oct 29, 2018 EF0 83 km 0
May 27, 2011 EF0 85 km 0
Oct 25, 2010 EF0 90 km 0
Sep 13, 2004 EF0 88 km 0
Jun 6, 2004 EF0 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 61 125 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Eruption + Earthquake 8 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Helens (125 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
St. Helens Stratovolcano 2,549 m (8,363 ft) 2008 125 km
West Crater Volcanic field 1,329 m (4,360 ft) -5750 136 km
Indian Heaven Shield(s) 1,806 m (5,925 ft) -6250 155 km
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 175 km
Adams Stratovolcano 3,742 m (12,277 ft) 950 178 km
Hood Stratovolcano 3,426 m (11,240 ft) 1866 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 12.4 in
February 43°F (6°C) 9.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 9.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 6.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
July 62°F (16°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 6.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 12.5 in
December 42°F (5°C) 13.2 in Coldest, Wettest

River Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 42°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 83.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (13.2") and July the driest (1.5").

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