The Town FilesWarm Springs, Oregon
Community in Jefferson County · population 2,435 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $223,800
- Household income
- $54,600
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 34.2
Warm Springs is a community of 2,435 people in Jefferson County, Oregon. The median home is worth $223,800, below the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 92% of Oregon towns, better for young professionals than 77% of Oregon towns.
How Warm Springs 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 Warm Springs is worth $223,800, below the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $54,600, which is more affordable than 83% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $557 a month. 52.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Warm Springs | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $223,800 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $557 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $54,600 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 52.8% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Warm Springs
| People | Warm Springs | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.2 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.8% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 26.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.8% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.8% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 4.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 19.8 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.8% | 92.4% |
Weather in Warm Springs
July highs average 91.9°F and January lows 26.9°F. About 10.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.1 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 66 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Warm Springs since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Oregon town. The strongest, an F0, struck on May 11, 1970 about 9.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 11, 1970.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 26, 2017.
Severe weather in Jefferson County since 1996
Jefferson County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2026 | Fire | FM-5655: Rowe Creek Fire Complex |
| July 23, 2026 | Fire | FM-5647: Akawa Butte Fire |
| August 23, 2025 | Fire | FM-5610: Flat Fire |
| June 17, 2025 | Fire | FM-5589: Alder Springs Fire |
| August 6, 2024 | Fire | FM-5528: Elk Lane Fire |
Jobs and pay in Jefferson County
Jefferson County had 7,031 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,133 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Warm Springs itself the ACS puts it at 16.6%.
Public schools in Warm Springs
1 public school with 506 students, about 12.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warm Springs K-8 Academy | K-8 | 506 | 12.7 |
Towns near Warm Springs
- Madras, OR9.8 mi · 7,456 people · home $330,900
- Metolius, OR14.5 mi · 978 people · home $251,600
- Culver, OR18.6 mi · 1,602 people · home $332,500
- Crooked River Ranch, OR25.4 mi · 4,912 people · home $462,300
Warm Springs questions
Is Warm Springs, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Warm Springs scores better for retirees than 13% of Oregon towns and quieter than 34%. 10.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.2).
How much does a house cost in Warm Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Warm Springs is valued at $223,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,600, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $557 a month.
What is the weather like in Warm Springs?
July highs average 91.9°F and January lows 26.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 10.5 inches of precipitation a year and 13.1 inches of snow.
Does Warm Springs get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Warm Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on May 11, 1970. The typical Oregon town has had 2.
- 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)