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Ruch, OR
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Oregon.
Population
1,151
Land area
6.7sq mi
People per sq mi
171
ZIP codes
0
Ruch and its ZIP codes
Ruch at a glance
- Ruch is about 3.9 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- The median household income is $83,700, close to the Oregon median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $400,500 (16% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,907 a month.
Local data for Ruch, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ruch, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,700
Poverty rate
15.8%
Median home value
$400,500
Median rent
$1,907/mo
Homeownership
75.2%
Bachelor's or higher
35.3%
Median age
50.1
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (173), French Americans (167), Irish Americans (143).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Ruch.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,060
91,966 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,802
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.76B
FY 2026, $7,872 per person
How people get to work
Ruch, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.7%
- Carpooled13.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ruch, 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
92° / 30°F
27.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ruch, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.0%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Ruch
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JacksonvilleCity | 6.7 mi | 1.9 |
| Foots CreekCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.1 |
| PhoenixCity | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| Central PointCity | 12 mi | 4 |
| WilliamsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 11.3 |
| MedfordCity | 13 mi | 28.6 |
| TalentCity | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Gold HillCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Rogue RiverCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| AshlandCity | 17 mi | 6.6 |
| White CityCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.8 |
| Grants PassCity | 20 mi | 11.5 |
| Eagle PointCity | 20 mi | 3 |
| WimerCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5 |
| RedwoodCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ruch, OR in?
- Ruch is in Jackson County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Ruch, OR?
- About 1,151 people live in Ruch, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ruch?
- Nearby places include Jacksonville (6.7 mi), Foots Creek (12 mi), Phoenix (12 mi), Central Point (12 mi), Williams (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023