Waldport, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Lincoln County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,025
Population
744/sq mi density
$50,000
Median Income
$39,516 per capita
$318,400
Home Value
$469,656 Zillow
$938
Median Rent
35.7% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 15.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$318,400 home value, $938/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Waldport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 78.3 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 150 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 744/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4184°N, 124.0662°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mahlon Sweet Field (EUG) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| 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)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1700 | CASCADIA SUBDUCTION ZONE | Earthquake | - | 2 | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sand Mountain Field (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 170 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 178 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 182 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 186 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 11.9 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 8.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 9.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 6.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 10.7 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 13.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Waldport has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 47°F in December to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (13.2") and July the driest (0.9").