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Map of Rogue River: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land6.8%42 of 622 acres
Trails0.3 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves419 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Rogue River

City in Oregon, United States
1912Established
2,407Population
1 sq miArea
1,004 ftElevation

Rogue River is a city in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 2,407.

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From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Town numbers

ZIP code97537
Area code541
Living in Rogue River

Housing in Rogue River

$476K▲ 2.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Rogue River home is worth about $476,000, up 2.1% in a year, close to the Oregon typical home.

Only 2 sales in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Rogue River

C−

Safety Grade C-

Rogue River reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 84% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000
Rogue River 8.2
Oregon 3.2
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Rogue River 28
Oregon 21.8
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Rogue River

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Most working residents leave Rogue River for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Medford (27%), Grants Pass (25%) and Central Point (3%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Medford
27%
Grants Pass
25%
Central Point
3%
Portland
2%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Rogue River →

Health in Rogue River

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 32% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 60% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Oregon

3better than OR·11worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Asante Three Rivers Medical CenterGrants Pass · 9 mi · ER
Siskiyou Community Health CenterGrants Pass · 8.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Rogue River · CMS · HRSAHealth in Rogue River →

Natural hazards in Rogue River

96
Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 96% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🔥 Wildfire🏚️ Earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Rogue River →

Climate in Rogue River

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Rogue River has mild winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 34°, and snow is almost unheard of.

49° / 33°Winter
65° / 39°Spring
86° / 52°Summer
69° / 42°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Rogue River →

Schools in Rogue River

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C−

School Grade C-

The public schools Rogue River’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 80% of Oregon’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictRogue River SD 35Schools3

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within OR. Ratings are from neighbors.

Rogue River’s library

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Rogue River Branch Library412 E Main St. · part of Jackson County Library Services
Fine-free39 hrs a week
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