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Rufus, OR
City in Sherman County, Oregon. ZIP codes: 97050.
Population
212
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
179
ZIP codes
1
Rufus and its ZIP codes
Rufus at a glance
- Rufus is about 4 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
Local data for Rufus, OR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sherman County. PPP loans are for Rufus.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,276
908 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,314
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$35.9M
FY 2026, $19,173 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Rufus, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
172
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 24°F
16.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rufus, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
ZIP codes in Rufus
1 in or overlapping Rufus. Population shown
Cities near Rufus
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Maryhill, WACensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2.8 |
| Biggs JunctionCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.9 |
| WascoCity | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| Centerville, WACensus-designated place | 9 mi | 3.3 |
| Goldendale, WACity | 9.5 mi | 3 |
| Wishram, WACensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| MoroCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Dallesport, WACensus-designated place | 22 mi | 6.7 |
| Klickitat, WACensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| Grass ValleyCity | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| The DallesCity | 24 mi | 6.7 |
| ChenowethCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 5.6 |
| DufurCity | 25 mi | 0.6 |
| Lyle, WACensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.7 |
| RowenaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.8 |
| Roosevelt, WACensus-designated place | 27 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rufus, OR in?
- Rufus is in Sherman County, Oregon.
- What ZIP codes are in Rufus, OR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rufus include 97050.
- What is the population of Rufus, OR?
- About 212 people live in Rufus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rufus?
- Nearby places include Maryhill, WA (3.4 mi), Biggs Junction (5.7 mi), Wasco (7.7 mi), Centerville, WA (9 mi), Goldendale, WA (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023