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Madras, OR
City in Jefferson County, Oregon.
Population
7,676
Land area
8.2sq mi
People per sq mi
941
ZIP codes
0
Madras and its ZIP codes
Madras at a glance
- Madras is about 21 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- It is the 82nd most populous of 420 cities and towns in Oregon.
- Households here earn a median of $64,659 a year, 22% less than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $330,900 (31% below Oregon) and median rent is $979 a month.
Local data for Madras, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Madras, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,659
Poverty rate
17.7%
Median home value
$330,900
Median rent
$979/mo
Homeownership
54.7%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
32.6
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,318), German Americans (757), Irish Americans (597).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Madras.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,567
7,078 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,049
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$192M
FY 2026, $7,821 per person
How people get to work
Madras, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.6%
- Carpooled15.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Madras, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
389
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
64
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 24°F
11.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Madras, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.6%
U.S. 11.1% +3.5 pts
Cities near Madras
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MetoliusCity | 5.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Warm SpringsCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 42.4 |
| CulverCity | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| Crooked River RanchCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 20.7 |
| TerrebonneCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1 |
| Ochoco WestCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| AntelopeCity | 27 mi | 0.5 |
| RedmondCity | 28 mi | 18.6 |
| Camp ShermanCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.2 |
| Eagle CrestCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 15.2 |
| PrinevilleCity | 30 mi | 12.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Madras, OR in?
- Madras is in Jefferson County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Madras, OR?
- About 7,676 people live in Madras, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Madras?
- Nearby places include Metolius (5.6 mi), Warm Springs (8.1 mi), Culver (10 mi), Crooked River Ranch (17 mi), Terrebonne (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023