North Plains, Oregon
North Plains is a city of 3,433 people in Washington County, Oregon, founded in 1910.
Why visit North Plains
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 9 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Manning–Kamna Farm and Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; December lows average 33°F.
Weather in North Plains
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About North Plains
North Plains is a city in Washington County, Oregon, United States, off U.S. 26 on the northwest outskirts of the Portland metropolitan area. The population was 3,441 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article North Plains, Oregon (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Manning–Kamna Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Ensemble of historic farm buildings in Oregon, USA
Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in Oregon, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes9
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich
10175 Northwest Glencoe Road, North Plains
Mo-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa,Su 08:00-22:00
History
Pioneer settlers first arrived in the North Plains area in the 1840s.
The area to be known as the city of North Plains was platted in September 1910 by the Ruth Trust Company of Portland. They purchased area tracts after James J. Hill planned to extend United Railways there.
On June 25, 1963, North Plains voted 90 to 56 to incorporate as a city; at the time the population was around 500.
Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club is just outside town. David Duval won the Nike Tour Championship there in 1993, and it was home to the U.S. Women's Open in 1997 and 2003. Horning's Hideout within the North Plains area was home to Faerieworlds Festival 2004. Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club has become a center of controversy since agreeing to host the first U.S. golf tournament on American soil of LIV Golf, the tour backed by bin Salman and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.
From the History section of North Plains, Oregon on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship3
Old Scotch Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Abundant Life Community Church
Church
31010 Northwest Commercial Street, North Plains
North Plains Christian Church
Church
31231 Northwest Commercial Street, North Plains
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries23
Healthcare1
Map of North Plains
55 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 34°F | 5.3 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 34°F | 4.0 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 36°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 39°F | 2.6 in |
| May | 69°F | 45°F | 2.0 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 49°F | 1.3 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 52°F | 0.4 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 52°F | 0.5 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 48°F | 1.4 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 36°F | 5.4 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 33°F | 6.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Portland-Hillsboro Ap (5 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
Washington County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-08-09: Lee Falls Fire (Fire)
- 2020-09-15: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
- 2020-09-10: Chehalem Mountain Bald Peak Fire (Fire)
- 2020-09-10: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-09-08: Powerline Fire (Fire)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hillsboro Airport (HIO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Hillsboro 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Cornelius 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Banks 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Forest Grove 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Bethany 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Oak Hills 8 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Aloha 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Cedar Mill 10 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Marlene Village 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Beaverton 12 mi southeast, about 19 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
Loading what members have shared...
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
- North Plains Oregon city hall, M.O. Stevens, Public domain
- Old Scotch Church autumn - Hillsboro Oregon, M.O. Stevens at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Manning-Kamna Farm barn, M.O. Stevens, Public domain
- Rice House and Museum - Hillsboro, Oregon, M.O. Stevens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS059-E-106243 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS059-E-106242 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS017-E-19628 - View of Oregon, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
Page built October 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.