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Scappoose, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Clark County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
8,099
Population
2,354/sq mi density
$99,475
Median Income
$43,669 per capita
$430,000
Home Value
$482,370 Zillow
$1,699
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
145
Violent Crime/100K
856 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$99,475 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$430,000 home value, $1,699/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
145 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Scappoose experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 57 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,354/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7581°N, 122.8731°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Clark County County |
| Nearest Airport | Portland International (PDX) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0412 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively 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: 250.0 m (820 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1980 | WASHINGTON | Explosion | 250.0 m | 61 | 73 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: West Crater (63 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 63 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 73 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 84 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 101 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 118 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 147 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 149 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 170 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 8.7 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 8.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 9.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Scappoose has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 39°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.3") and July the driest (0.9").