The Town FilesKnappa, Oregon
Community in Clatsop County · population 1,007 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $442,100
- Household income
- $96,641
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 67°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 38.0
Knappa is a community of 1,007 people in Clatsop County, Oregon. The median home is worth $442,100, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks better for a vacation home than 89% of Oregon towns, quieter than 82% of Oregon towns, easier by car than 82% of Oregon towns.
How Knappa ranks
Percentile among Oregon towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oregon towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Knappa is worth $442,100, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $96,641, which is more affordable than 66% of Oregon towns. 89.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Knappa | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $442,100 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | — | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $96,641 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 89.0% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 11.5% | — |
Who lives in Knappa
| People | Knappa | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.4% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.8% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.0% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 11.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 30.3 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.4% | 92.4% |
Weather in Knappa
July highs average 67.4°F and January lows 38.1°F. About 70.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.4 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 29 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Knappa since 1950.
Severe weather in Clatsop County since 1996
Clatsop County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, biological, severe storm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4907: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4499: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3429: Covid-19 |
| February 17, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4258: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| February 17, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1956: Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Mudslides, Landslides, And Debris Flows |
Jobs and pay in Clatsop County
Clatsop County had 19,287 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,967 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Knappa itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Towns near Knappa
- Svensen, OR3.8 mi · 853 people · home $383,100
- Puget Island, WA9.5 mi · 922 people · home $484,800
- Cathlamet, WA9.7 mi · 560 people · home $387,500
- East Cathlamet, WA10.7 mi · 578 people · home $400,000
- Astoria, OR11.3 mi · 10,181 people · home $444,800
- Warrenton, OR16.7 mi · 6,277 people · home $415,800
- Clatskanie, OR18.5 mi · 1,716 people · home $363,900
- Gearhart, OR18.9 mi · 1,793 people · home $688,100
Knappa questions
Is Knappa, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Knappa scores better for retirees than 51% of Oregon towns and quieter than 82%. 19.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.0).
How much does a house cost in Knappa?
The median owner-occupied home in Knappa is valued at $442,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $96,641, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Knappa?
July highs average 67.4°F and January lows 38.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 70.3 inches of precipitation a year and 2.4 inches of snow.
Does Knappa get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Knappa in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)