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Vale, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Malheur County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,259
Population
1,931/sq mi density
$48,854
Median Income
$20,567 per capita
$162,500
Home Value
$329,399 Zillow
$844
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
590
Violent Crime/100K
5,788 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$48,854 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$162,500 home value, $844/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
590 violent crimes/100K (55% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Vale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,243 ft (684 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,931/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9839°N, 117.2421°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Malheur County County |
| Nearest Airport | Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.9 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jordan Craters (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jordan Craters | Volcanic field | 1,473 m (4,833 ft) | -1250 | 95 km |
| Diamond Craters | Volcanic field | 1,435 m (4,708 ft) | -5610 | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
Vale has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.4").