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Wheeler, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Tillamook County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
469
Population
902/sq mi density
$56,333
Median Income
$30,243 per capita
$412,200
Home Value
$455,507 Zillow
$933
Median Rent
36.4% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
355
Violent Crime/100K
3,253 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$56,333 median income, 3.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$412,200 home value, $933/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
355 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Wheeler experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 53 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 902/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6873°N, 123.8871°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Tillamook County County |
| Nearest Airport | Astoria Regional (AST) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.8 / 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)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | 144 km |
| 1700 | CASCADIA SUBDUCTION ZONE | Earthquake | — | 2 | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: West Crater (142 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 142 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 144 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 163 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 174 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 194 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 13.5 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 10.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 9.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 13.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 14.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Wheeler has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 42°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 91.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (14.4") and July the driest (1.6").