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Shady Cove, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Jackson County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,083
Population
1,581/sq mi density
$45,750
Median Income
$29,397 per capita
$248,800
Home Value
$410,693 Zillow
$1,086
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
298
Violent Crime/100K
4,543 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$45,750 median income, 4.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$248,800 home value, $1,086/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
298 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Shady Cove experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,387 ft (423 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,581/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6053°N, 122.8194°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rogue Valley International - Medford (MFR) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0467 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 12.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very 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: 3.1 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1873 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | — | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Crater Lake (68 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 68 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 135 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 143 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 152 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 178 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 179 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Shady Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.5").