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Yamhill, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Yamhill County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,179 Population 2,406/sq mi density
$121,250 Median Income $40,754 per capita
$414,100 Home Value $574,328 Zillow
$1,500 Median Rent 38.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$121,250 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$414,100 home value, $1,500/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Yamhill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density2,406/sq mi
Coordinates45.3408°N, 123.1845°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyYamhill County County
Nearest AirportPortland International (PDX)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Dec) 10.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.3 / 100
Community Resilience60.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood No Rating
Volcano Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

957 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 16, 2025.

Mar 25, 1993 4 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon M5.6 57 km
Aug 19, 2004 19 km W of Newport, Oregon M4.7 116 km
Jun 29, 2002 6 km ENE of Government Camp, Oregon M4.5 117 km
Feb 14, 2011 31 km S of Morton, Washington M4.3 129 km
Jul 4, 2015 16 km ENE of Springfield, Oregon M4.1 142 km
Jun 6, 2021 6 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.9 117 km
Oct 1, 2004 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.9 122 km
Apr 24, 2003 3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon M3.9 48 km
Jan 3, 2018 37 km SSE of Morton, Washington M3.9 134 km
Feb 8, 1995 9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon M3.8 44 km
Aug 3, 2006 2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington M3.8 68 km
Jun 29, 2002 7 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.8 118 km
Jun 8, 1993 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.7 58 km
Aug 23, 2013 24 km SSE of Mossyrock, Washington M3.7 126 km
Mar 20, 2012 29 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon M3.7 146 km
Oct 1, 2004 36 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.7 122 km
Jan 31, 2013 3 km ENE of Amboy, Washington M3.7 88 km
Feb 24, 1999 8 km WSW of Molalla, Oregon M3.6 47 km
Oct 1, 2004 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.6 123 km
Sep 30, 2004 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.6 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

74 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 304 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF3 52 km 6
Oct 14, 2016 EF2 72 km 0
Dec 14, 2010 EF2 61 km 0
Dec 8, 1993 EF2 20 km 0
Sep 1, 2017 EF1 92 km 0
Dec 10, 2015 EF1 69 km 0
Oct 23, 2014 EF1 90 km 0
Jun 13, 2013 EF1 14 km 0
Jan 10, 2008 EF1 54 km 0
Jun 21, 2003 EF1 55 km 0
Oct 9, 2000 EF1 48 km 0
Oct 9, 2000 EF1 49 km 0
Nov 12, 1991 EF1 67 km 0
Nov 12, 1991 EF1 32 km 0
Jun 29, 1989 EF1 72 km 0
Mar 28, 1985 EF1 96 km 0
Oct 13, 1984 EF1 73 km 0
Aug 16, 1978 EF1 54 km 0
Dec 12, 1975 EF1 53 km 0
Mar 8, 1960 EF1 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 61 123 km
1700 CASCADIA SUBDUCTION ZONE Earthquake 2 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: West Crater (105 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Crater Volcanic field 1,329 m (4,360 ft) -5750 105 km
Hood Stratovolcano 3,426 m (11,240 ft) 1866 116 km
St. Helens Stratovolcano 2,549 m (8,363 ft) 2008 123 km
Indian Heaven Shield(s) 1,806 m (5,925 ft) -6250 125 km
Jefferson Stratovolcano 3,199 m (10,495 ft) 950 132 km
Sand Mountain Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,664 m (5,459 ft) -950 146 km
Belknap Shield(s) 2,095 m (6,873 ft) 480 158 km
Adams Stratovolcano 3,742 m (12,277 ft) 950 163 km
Three Sisters Complex 3,159 m (10,364 ft) 440 175 km
Bachelor Stratovolcano 2,763 m (9,065 ft) -5800 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEACHIE CREEK (194,619 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 BEACHIE CREEK 194,619 83 km
2020 RIVERSIDE 138,190 79 km
2014 36 PIT 5,838 79 km
1987 ROCKHOUSE 5,011 54 km
2020 ECHO MTN COMPLEX 2,161 69 km
2023 CAMP CREEK 2,056 87 km
2022 NAKIA CREEK 1,737 79 km
2020 DOWTY RD 1,424 62 km
1991 FALLS 1,389 84 km
1987 87552212 1,166 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 9.4 in
February 42°F (6°C) 7.6 in
March 45°F (7°C) 6.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 58°F (15°C) 1.7 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
September 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 9.1 in
December 39°F (4°C) 10.2 in Coldest, Wettest

Yamhill has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 39°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.2") and July the driest (0.7").

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