At a Glance
Median Income
$45,163
$31,344 per capita
Home Value
$274,800
Zillow: $463,019
Median Rent
$1,185/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
296/100K
4,355/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Rogue River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rogue River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rogue River a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rogue River residents earn a median household income of $45,163 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,344. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% 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 Rogue River is $274,800 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $463,019. Median rent is $1,185/month, with 27.8% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Rogue River reports 296 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,355/100K. The murder rate is 42.3/100K.
Education
17.9% of adults in Rogue River hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rogue River has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population2,092
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density2,135/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,163
Per Capita$31,344
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$3,924M
Avg Weekly Wage$945
Housing
B
Home Value$274,800
Rent$1,185
Ownership56.5%
Zillow$463,019
Housing Units1,152
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent296/100K
Property4,355/100K
Murder42.3/100K
Assault127/100K
Burglary254/100K
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,791/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain31.3 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,016 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Rogue River was founded in 1912.
The median home in Rogue River was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Rogue Valley International - Medford (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
29.0% 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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