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Sandy, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Multnomah County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
12,738
Population
3,452/sq mi density
$102,201
Median Income
$43,081 per capita
$450,200
Home Value
$518,348 Zillow
$1,640
Median Rent
36.4% income on rent
51°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
4.6 / 5.0
$102,201 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$450,200 home value, $1,640/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
175 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sandy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.0 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 918 ft (280 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,452/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3981°N, 122.2688°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Multnomah County County |
| Nearest Airport | Portland International (PDX) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0329 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.44 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.16 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | 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 | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hood (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 45 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 56 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 69 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 89 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 89 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 108 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 116 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 128 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 146 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 164 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 10.7 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 8.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 7.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 6.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 10.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 11.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Sandy has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 76.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.4") and July the driest (1.3").