The Town FilesRogue River, Oregon
City in Jackson County · population 2,407 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $310,200
- Household income
- $54,537
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 50.0
Rogue River is a city of 2,407 people in Jackson County, Oregon. The median home is worth $310,200, below the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks better for retirees than 73% of Oregon towns.
How Rogue River ranks
Percentile among Oregon towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oregon towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Rogue River is worth $310,200, below the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 5.7 times the median household income of $54,537, which is more affordable than 36% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $1,348 a month. 56.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rogue River | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $310,200 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,348 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $54,537 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.7× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 56.2% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Rogue River
| People | Rogue River | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.0 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 33.6% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 15.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.2% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.6% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8% | — |
| Work from home | 10.9% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 20.8 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.8% | 92.4% |
Weather in Rogue River
July highs average 90.5°F and January lows 35.3°F. About 31.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.9 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 55 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 66 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Rogue River since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.33 inches on September 3, 1992.
Severe weather in Jackson County since 1996
Jackson County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2026 | Fire | FM-5670: Fielder Mountain Fire |
| June 18, 2025 | Fire | FM-5590: Upper Applegate Road Fire |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| September 10, 2020 | Fire | EM-3542: Wildfires |
| September 9, 2020 | Fire | FM-5364: Almeda Glendower Fire |
Jobs and pay in Jackson County
Jackson County had 91,184 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,862 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Rogue River itself the ACS puts it at 10.2%.
Public schools in Rogue River
4 public schools with 1,104 students, about 17.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue River Elementary School | K-6 | 415 | 16.0 |
| Rogue River Junior/Senior High | 7-12 | 355 | 16.1 |
| Rivers Edge Academy Charter School (charter) | K-12 | 214 | 21.4 |
| South Valley Academy | 3-12 | 120 | 30.0 |
Towns near Rogue River
- Foots Creek, OR3.6 mi · 734 people · home $474,200
- Gold Hill, OR5.9 mi · 1,335 people · home $340,500
- Wimer, OR8.2 mi · 690 people · home $329,100
- Grants Pass, OR8.3 mi · 39,189 people · home $382,600
- New Hope, OR10.8 mi · 1,572 people · home $437,900
- Redwood, OR11.5 mi · 2,702 people · home $397,800
- Jacksonville, OR13.2 mi · 3,020 people · home $649,200
- Central Point, OR13.8 mi · 18,997 people · home $389,100
Rogue River questions
Is Rogue River, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rogue River scores better for retirees than 73% of Oregon towns and quieter than 63%. 33.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.0).
How much does a house cost in Rogue River?
The median owner-occupied home in Rogue River is valued at $310,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,537, so homes cost about 5.7 times income. Median rent is $1,348 a month.
What is the weather like in Rogue River?
July highs average 90.5°F and January lows 35.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.9 inches of snow.
Does Rogue River get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Rogue River in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)