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Union, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Union County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,401
Population
964/sq mi density
$56,767
Median Income
$30,017 per capita
$220,300
Home Value
$287,934 Zillow
$1,028
Median Rent
19.3% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
115
Violent Crime/100K
2,494 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,767 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$220,300 home value, $1,028/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
115 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Union experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches. The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,785 ft (849 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 964/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2089°N, 117.8679°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Union County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (PDT) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 23.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 82.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
Union has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.7").