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Wasco, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Sherman County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
523
Population
518/sq mi density
$60,000
Median Income
$29,867 per capita
$204,300
Home Value
$413,599 Zillow
$1,158
Median Rent
17.9% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
112
Violent Crime/100K
3,617 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$204,300 home value, $1,158/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Wasco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches. The area receives 26.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,284 ft (391 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 518/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5917°N, 120.6975°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Sherman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 23.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 87.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| 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 | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hood (81 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 81 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 92 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 95 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 112 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 133 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 134 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 162 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 166 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 171 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 183 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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
Wasco has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.2").