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Riddle, OR
City in Douglas County, Oregon.
Population
955
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,505
ZIP codes
0
Riddle and its ZIP codes
Riddle at a glance
- Riddle is about 34 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,761 a year, 20% less than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $228,600 (52% below Oregon) and median rent is $858 a month.
Local data for Riddle, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Riddle, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,761
Poverty rate
19.0%
Median home value
$228,600
Median rent
$858/mo
Homeownership
61.3%
Bachelor's or higher
11.0%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (197), Irish Americans (182), Mexican Americans (41).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Douglas County. PPP loans are for Riddle.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,333
38,364 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,747
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.6B
FY 2026, $14,136 per person
How people get to work
Riddle, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.5%
- Carpooled22.9%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Riddle, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,305
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
883
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 37°F
31.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Riddle, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Riddle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-CityCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 7.3 |
| CanyonvilleCity | 4.2 mi | 1.1 |
| Myrtle CreekCity | 6.3 mi | 2.5 |
| Days CreekCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| DillardCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| WinstonCity | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| GreenCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.6 |
| GlendaleCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| LookingglassCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 11.6 |
| RoseburgCity | 19 mi | 10.8 |
| MelroseCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.3 |
| Roseburg NorthCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.8 |
| GlideCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 10.1 |
| SutherlinCity | 30 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Riddle, OR in?
- Riddle is in Douglas County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Riddle, OR?
- About 955 people live in Riddle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Riddle?
- Nearby places include Tri-City (3.7 mi), Canyonville (4.2 mi), Myrtle Creek (6.3 mi), Days Creek (10 mi), Dillard (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023