Medford, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Jackson County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
85,794
Population
3,002/sq mi density
$70,497
Median Income
$35,707 per capita
$387,000
Home Value
$408,210 Zillow
$1,321
Median Rent
32.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
501
Violent Crime/100K
3,938 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$70,497 median income, 5.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$387,000 home value, $1,321/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
501 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Medford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,414 ft (431 m) |
| Area | 25.7 sq mi (66.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,002/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3369°N, 122.8518°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rogue Valley International - Medford (MFR) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0467 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 12.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1873 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | - | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Crater Lake (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 89 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 117 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 134 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Medford has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.2").