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Sumpter, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Baker County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
190
Population
87/sq mi density
$24,389
Median Income
$26,550 per capita
43°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
625
Violent Crime/100K
3,114 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$24,389 median income, 2.1% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
625 violent crimes/100K (64% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Sumpter has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,463 ft (1,360 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 87/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7435°N, 118.1975°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Baker County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field (JDA) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jordan Craters (187 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jordan Craters | Volcanic field | 1,473 m (4,833 ft) | -1250 | 187 km |
| Diamond Craters | Volcanic field | 1,435 m (4,708 ft) | -5610 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Sumpter has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 24°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.7").