At a Glance
Median Income
$55,000
$27,323 per capita
Home Value
$215,100
Zillow: $276,591
Median Rent
$884/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
241/100K
5,685/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
260 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Riddle a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
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 4.7% (31% 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 $276,591. 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.
Safety & Crime
Riddle reports 241 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,685/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population1,161
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,814/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$27,323
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$3,924M
Avg Weekly Wage$945
Housing
A
Home Value$215,100
Rent$884
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$276,591
Housing Units504
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent241/100K
Property5,685/100K
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death10,791/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain31.1 in/yr
AQI32 (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.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 231 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.
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