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Rogue River, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Josephine County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,092
Population
2,135/sq mi density
$45,163
Median Income
$31,344 per capita
$274,800
Home Value
$463,019 Zillow
$1,185
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
296
Violent Crime/100K
4,355 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$45,163 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$274,800 home value, $1,185/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
296 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Rogue River enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,016 ft (310 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4355°N, 123.1682°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Josephine County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rogue Valley International - Medford (MFR) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| 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 | — | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Crater Lake (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 102 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 125 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 140 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 162 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 5.9 in | |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Rogue River has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 39°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (0.4").