Rufus, OR

Oregon · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.6 Good / 5.0
225 Population
$55,833 Median Income
$173,400 Home Value
$756 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
53.9 yrs Median Age
12.7% Bachelor's Degree+
3.6
Overall
3.9
Economy
4.9
Affordability
2.0
Education

People

Population225
Median Age53.9 yrs
Density191/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 75.6%

Economy

3.9/5
Median Income$55,833
Per Capita Income$31,630
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty Rate9.6%
County GDP$2,329M

Housing

4.9/5
Home Value (Census)$173,400
Median Rent$756
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,425

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes11.0%
Depression27.7%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Jan / Jul31° / 68°
Rain17 in/yr
Snow27 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 32 (Good)

Education

2.0/5
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+80.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.14
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 44%
Commute12 min
Work From Home0.0%
BroadbandN/A

How Rufus Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$55,833
Home Value$173,400
Median Rent$756
Poverty Rate9.6%
Bachelor's Degree+12.7%
Unemployment1.6%
Avg Temperature48.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population225
Population Density191 per sq mi
Median Age53.9 years
Male59.6%
Female40.4%
Male 59.6%
Female 40.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 75.6% Hispanic 8.4% Other 16%
White75.6%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino8.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races16.0%

Language

English Only93.5%
Spanish Speakers6.5%
English 93.5% Spanish 6.5%

Social Characteristics

Disability33.6%
Health Insurance96.4%

Income

26% below avg
Median Household Income$55,833
Per Capita Income$31,630
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,250
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$84,239

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.6%
Poverty Rate9.6%
Total Establishments (County)819
County GDP$2,329M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation56
Healthcare Facilities40
Retail Stores52
Manufacturing37
Total Establishments819

Industry Mix

Restaurants 56 Healthcare 40 Retail 52 Manufacturing 37

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$84,239
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,320

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time12.1 min
Work From Home0.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

38% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$173,400

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied79.8%

Rental Costs

35% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$756

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,051
1 Bedroom$1,143
2 Bedroom$1,425
3 Bedroom$1,963
4 Bedroom$2,318

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,320
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.07%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes11.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure31.4%
Asthma12.1%
COPD7.0%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.9%
Physical Inactivity23.1%
Depression27.7%
Mental Distress (14+ days)20.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.8%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage96.4%
Regular Checkup70.0%
Premature Death Rate7,486 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.9 / 10
Exercise Access59.8%
Healthcare Facilities (County)40
Restaurants (County)56

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)8
FEMA Disaster Declarations455

Temperature

31°F Jan 68°F Jul
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Average48.0°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation16.5 in
Annual Snowfall26.6 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median32.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Land Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density191 per sq mi
Latitude45.6890°
Longitude-120.7461°
County FIPS53039

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 53.1%
D 43.7%

Republican +9.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.7%
High School+80.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.14

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Completely rural, not adjacent
Population Density191 per sq mi
Land Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)8
FEMA Disaster Declarations455

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