Molalla, Oregon
Molalla is a city of 10,186 people in Clackamas County, Oregon, founded in 1913.
Why visit Molalla
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 21 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Fred Vonder Ahe House, Horace L. Dibble House and Long Park (Molalla, Oregon).
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; December lows average 35°F.
Weather in Molalla
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Molalla
Molalla is a city in Clackamas County, Oregon. The population was 10,228 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Molalla, Oregon (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Fred Vonder Ahe House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Molalla, Oregon, USA
Horace L. Dibble House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Molalla, Oregon, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Long Park (Molalla, Oregon)
Park · 0.4 mi
Public park in Molalla, Oregon, U.S
Restaurants and cafes21
All Mine Frozen Yogurt
Ice cream · Frozen Yogurt · 0.5 mi
123 North Molalla Avenue, Molalla
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Las Delicias
Bakery · Mexican · 0.5 mi
115 North Molalla Avenue, Molalla
Mo-Fr 07:00-19:30; Sa 07:00-18:00; Su 07:00-14:00
Bear Creek Pizza and Pub
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.4 mi
111 East Main Street, Molalla
9 more on the map.
Where to stay2
History
Molalla was named after the Molalla River, which in turn was named for the Molala, a Native American tribe that inhabited the area. William H. Vaughan took up a donation land claim in the area in 1844. Molalla post office was established in 1850, near the site of Liberal, and was discontinued in 1851. The post office was reestablished in 1868 and it ran until 1874, then was reestablished in 1876, which is when it was probably placed at the present location of Molalla.
Since the late 1990s, the city experienced a surge in growth and expansion in the residential sector. In 2000, a number of franchised business have located in Molalla. In 2002, Molalla installed its first stoplight at the intersection of Oregon Route 211 and Oregon Route 213 because of the traffic brought by the increased business activity.
From the History section of Molalla, Oregon on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare2
Map of Molalla
61 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 35°F | 5.9 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 36°F | 4.3 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 38°F | 5.2 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 42°F | 4.5 in |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 72°F | 51°F | 2.1 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 56°F | 0.6 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 56°F | 0.6 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 52°F | 1.9 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 46°F | 4.3 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 39°F | 6.9 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 35°F | 6.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Molalla 7Ne (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Clackamas County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-04-13: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2022-09-10: Milo Mciver Fire (Fire)
- 2021-05-04: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
- 2020-09-15: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
- 2020-09-10: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Salem - Willamette Valley Airport (SLE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 26 miles away.
- Canby 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Gladstone 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Lake Oswego 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Happy Valley 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Milwaukie 20 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Damascus 20 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Hayesville 22 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
- Keizer 24 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
- Gresham 25 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Portland 27 mi north, about 43 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Vonder Ahe House - Molalla Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dibble House - Molalla Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
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