Tetherow, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Jefferson County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
750
Population
352/sq mi density
$210,893
Median Income
$151,312 per capita
$2,000,001
Home Value
$724,721 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$210,893 median income, 4.4% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
90.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Tetherow experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. The area receives 21.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,806 ft (1,160 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 352/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0389°N, 121.3665°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mahlon Sweet Field (EUG) 92 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 79.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bachelor (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 27 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 34 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 37 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 47 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 59 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 64 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 79 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 138 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 151 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Tetherow has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 32°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.1") and September the driest (0.3").