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Rogue River, OR
City in Jackson County, Oregon.
Population
2,238
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,292
ZIP codes
0
Rogue River and its ZIP codes
Rogue River at a glance
- Rogue River is about 52 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,537 a year, 34% less than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $310,200 (35% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,348 a month.
Local data for Rogue River, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rogue River, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,537
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$310,200
Median rent
$1,348/mo
Homeownership
56.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.2%
Median age
50.0
Average commute
20.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (371), Irish Americans (367), Italian Americans (97).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Rogue River.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,060
91,966 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,802
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.8B
FY 2026, $7,872 per person
How people get to work
Rogue River, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.5%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rogue River, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
688
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
1,010
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
31.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rogue River, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Rogue River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Foots CreekCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 6.1 |
| Gold HillCity | 6.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Grants PassCity | 7.6 mi | 11.5 |
| WimerCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 5 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| RedwoodCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| Central PointCity | 13 mi | 4 |
| MerlinCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| RuchCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.7 |
| WilliamsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 11.3 |
| White CityCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| MedfordCity | 18 mi | 28.6 |
| Eagle PointCity | 19 mi | 3 |
| PhoenixCity | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| Shady CoveCity | 22 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rogue River, OR in?
- Rogue River is in Jackson County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Rogue River, OR?
- About 2,238 people live in Rogue River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rogue River?
- Nearby places include Foots Creek (4 mi), Gold Hill (6.4 mi), Grants Pass (7.6 mi), Wimer (7.6 mi), New Hope (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023