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Metolius, OR
City in Jefferson County, Oregon.
Population
1,137
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,378
ZIP codes
0
Metolius and its ZIP codes
Metolius at a glance
- Metolius is about 54 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,000, 22% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $251,600 (47% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,121 a month.
Local data for Metolius, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Metolius, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,000
Poverty rate
18.4%
Median home value
$251,600
Median rent
$1,121/mo
Homeownership
68.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.8%
Median age
34.6
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (410), German Americans (90), Irish Americans (62).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Metolius.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 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
Metolius, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.2%
- Carpooled29.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Metolius, 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Metolius, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.0%
U.S. 11.1% +4.9 pts
Cities near Metolius
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CulverCity | 4.7 mi | 0.7 |
| MadrasCity | 5.6 mi | 8.2 |
| Crooked River RanchCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 20.7 |
| Warm SpringsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 42.4 |
| TerrebonneCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| Ochoco WestCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| RedmondCity | 22 mi | 18.6 |
| Eagle CrestCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 15.2 |
| Camp ShermanCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.2 |
| PrinevilleCity | 25 mi | 12.8 |
| PronghornCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 6.6 |
| SistersCity | 28 mi | 1.9 |
| Black Butte RanchCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 8.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Metolius, OR in?
- Metolius is in Jefferson County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Metolius, OR?
- About 1,137 people live in Metolius, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Metolius?
- Nearby places include Culver (4.7 mi), Madras (5.6 mi), Crooked River Ranch (12 mi), Warm Springs (13 mi), Terrebonne (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023