Sheridan, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Yamhill County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
6,462
Population
3,063/sq mi density
$69,375
Median Income
$30,894 per capita
$281,800
Home Value
$395,416 Zillow
$1,109
Median Rent
44.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$69,375 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$281,800 home value, $1,109/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sheridan 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. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 196 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,063/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0959°N, 123.3981°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Yamhill County County |
| Nearest Airport | Portland International (PDX) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1700 | CASCADIA SUBDUCTION ZONE | Earthquake | - | 2 | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jefferson (134 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 134 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 135 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 137 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 141 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 153 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 154 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 155 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 168 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 184 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 7.5 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 7.5 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 9.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Sheridan has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 41°F in December to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.2") and July the driest (0.3").