Riddle, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Josephine County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,161 Population 1,814/sq mi density
$55,000 Median Income $27,323 per capita
$215,100 Home Value $288,499 Zillow
$884 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$215,100 home value, $884/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Riddle, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,000
27% below
$27,323 per capita
Home Value
$215,100
24% below
Zillow: $288,499
Median Rent
$884/mo
24% below
31.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
65% below
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
139% above
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Riddle Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Riddle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
73%
Home Value
76%
Rent
76%
Poverty
86%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
239%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Riddle a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Riddle residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,323. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,806 business establishments, including 231 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Riddle is $215,100 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,499. Median rent is $884/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Education

11.9% of adults in Riddle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Riddle has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 29.

Data Overview

People

Population1,161
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,814/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans12.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$27,323
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$3,924M
Avg Weekly Wage$945

Housing

A
Home Value$215,100
Rent$884
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$288,499
Housing Units504
Rent Burden31.1%

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death10,791/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain31.1 in/yr
AQI29 (Good)
Elevation713 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 34%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Riddle was founded in 1893.
The median home in Riddle was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Roseburg Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 231 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.