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Tillamook, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Tillamook County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,229 Population 2,752/sq mi density
$57,604 Median Income $28,859 per capita
$272,300 Home Value $449,915 Zillow
$1,098 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
304 Violent Crime/100K 2,998 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,604 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$272,300 home value, $1,098/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
304 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Tillamook experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.8 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density2,752/sq mi
Coordinates45.4561°N, 123.8331°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyTillamook County County
Nearest AirportAstoria Regional (AST)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.8"
136% above US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 15.12"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.6 / 100
Community Resilience61.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

167 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 22, 2025.

Mar 25, 1993 4 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon M5.6 107 km
Jul 12, 2004 30 km W of Yachats, Oregon M4.9 135 km
Aug 19, 2004 19 km W of Newport, Oregon M4.7 95 km
Apr 4, 1992 133 km W of Lincoln City, Oregon M4.2 149 km
Apr 15, 2017 43 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon M3.9 129 km
Apr 24, 2003 3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon M3.9 88 km
Feb 8, 1995 9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon M3.8 95 km
Aug 3, 2006 2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington M3.8 103 km
Aug 23, 2013 24 km SSE of Mossyrock, Washington M3.7 148 km
Jun 8, 1993 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.7 108 km
Mar 20, 2012 29 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon M3.7 129 km
Jan 31, 2013 3 km ENE of Amboy, Washington M3.7 122 km
Jul 3, 1992 57 km W of Waldport, Oregon M3.6 129 km
Feb 24, 1999 8 km WSW of Molalla, Oregon M3.6 98 km
May 19, 2019 3 km ESE of Rose Lodge, Oregon M3.6 51 km
Sep 8, 2012 8 km N of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.5 97 km
Aug 2, 1996 4 km S of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.5 105 km
Jul 22, 1991 8 km N of Bethany, Oregon M3.5 78 km
Aug 24, 2013 24 km SSE of Mossyrock, Washington M3.5 148 km
Nov 25, 1999 5 km NNE of Mount Angel, Oregon M3.4 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

55 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 302 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF3 95 km 6
Oct 14, 2016 EF2 31 km 0
Dec 8, 1993 EF2 72 km 0
Jun 13, 2013 EF1 57 km 0
Jan 10, 2008 EF1 92 km 0
Jun 21, 2003 EF1 85 km 0
Oct 9, 2000 EF1 100 km 0
Nov 12, 1991 EF1 83 km 0
Oct 13, 1984 EF1 99 km 0
Aug 16, 1978 EF1 82 km 0
Dec 12, 1975 EF1 2 km 0
Oct 3, 1967 EF1 75 km 0
Nov 11, 2024 EF0 20 km 0
Oct 31, 2024 EF0 94 km 0
Oct 28, 2024 EF0 99 km 0
Oct 24, 2022 EF0 80 km 0
Mar 19, 2021 EF0 97 km 0
Nov 10, 2020 EF0 89 km 0
Sep 8, 2019 EF0 77 km 0
Jul 1, 2019 EF0 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1700 CASCADIA SUBDUCTION ZONE Earthquake 2 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: West Crater (144 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Crater Volcanic field 1,329 m (4,360 ft) -5750 144 km
St. Helens Stratovolcano 2,549 m (8,363 ft) 2008 153 km
Indian Heaven Shield(s) 1,806 m (5,925 ft) -6250 165 km
Hood Stratovolcano 3,426 m (11,240 ft) 1866 167 km
Jefferson Stratovolcano 3,199 m (10,495 ft) 950 182 km
Sand Mountain Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,664 m (5,459 ft) -950 192 km
Adams Stratovolcano 3,742 m (12,277 ft) 950 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCKHOUSE (5,011 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 ROCKHOUSE 5,011 66 km
2020 ECHO MTN COMPLEX 2,161 50 km
1987 87552212 1,166 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 14.1 in
February 43°F (6°C) 11.1 in
March 44°F (7°C) 10.3 in
April 47°F (8°C) 6.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 4.6 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
July 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in Driest
August 60°F (15°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 7.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 13.9 in
December 41°F (5°C) 15.1 in Coldest, Wettest

Tillamook has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in December to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 93.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (15.1") and July the driest (1.5").

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