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The Dalles, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Hood River County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
15,973
Population
2,388/sq mi density
$62,830
Median Income
$38,499 per capita
$318,400
Home Value
$384,277 Zillow
$956
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
178
Violent Crime/100K
3,117 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,830 median income, 4.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$318,400 home value, $956/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
178 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher
The Dalles experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 100 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,388/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5984°N, 121.1524°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Hood River County County |
| Nearest Airport | Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| 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)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 250.0 m (820 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1980 | WASHINGTON | Explosion | 250.0 m | 61 | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hood (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 49 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 64 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 72 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 79 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 104 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 115 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 147 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 149 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 156 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 170 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
The Dalles has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 35°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.2").