River Road, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Benton County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
8,462
Population
4,675/sq mi density
$78,479
Median Income
$31,979 per capita
$360,400
Home Value
$467,032 Zillow
$1,398
Median Rent
37.1% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$78,479 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$360,400 home value, $1,398/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.4% bachelor's degree or higher
River Road experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 398 ft (121 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,675/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0836°N, 123.1321°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Benton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mahlon Sweet Field (EUG) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sand Mountain Field (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 101 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 105 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 109 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 116 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 120 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 125 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 125 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 152 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 158 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 183 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 6.1 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 7.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
River Road has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 41°F in December to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.3").