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Scio, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Marion County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,075
Population
2,443/sq mi density
$82,946
Median Income
$34,256 per capita
$330,600
Home Value
$559,614 Zillow
$1,307
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
234 sunny days/yr
308
Violent Crime/100K
5,283 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$82,946 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$330,600 home value, $1,307/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
308 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Scio experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 313 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,443/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7043°N, 122.8511°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Marion County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mahlon Sweet Field (EUG) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0409 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sand Mountain Field (81 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 81 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 83 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 93 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 107 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 118 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 123 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 144 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 151 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 158 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 169 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 174 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 6.6 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 7.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Scio has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.6").