Rufus, OR
Living in Rufus
Bikeability
45
Walkability
89
Commute
70
Public Transit
44
Affordability
83
Public Safety
96
Airports
54
Hospitals
69
Colleges
35
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
69
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
173
Population
-44 (2010–19)
60 y
Median Age
+22 (2010–19)
7%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
59%
Family Households
+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years8%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years52%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial6%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate48%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree7%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$63k
Median Household Income
+$40k (2010–19)
76%
Above Poverty
+22% (2010–19)
24 mi
Average Commute
80%
Lived Here Last Year
-13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K38%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K3%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector85%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance24%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts3%
Sales and office23%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked13%
Housing
$146k
Median Home Value
+$30k (2010–19)
11%
Built 2000 or Later
$560
Median Monthly Rent
+$130 (2010–19)
57%
Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached43%
Mobile home39%
Boat, RV, etc10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K6%
$500K to $749K4%
$1M to $1.49M3%
House Heating Type
Electricity69%
LP gas13%
Utility gas5%
Wood13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rufus
United States45
Oregon34
Sherman County7
Property Crime in Rufus
United States48
Oregon58
Sherman County69
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 38 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 50 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 58 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rufus
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rufus, OR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rufus, OR
Goldendale Sda School
10 miles, N
Columbia Lutheran School
21 miles, W
Sonrise Academy
22 miles, W
Little Oak Montessori School
35 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Rufus, OR
Heritage University
50 miles, N
University of Western States
87 miles, W
Birthingway College of Midwifery
88 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rufus, OR
Klickitat Valley Hospital
10 miles, N
Mid-Columbia Medical Center
21 miles, W
Skyline Hospital
35 miles, W
Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital
38 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Rufus, OR
Tri-Cities Airport
88 miles, NE
Portland International Airport
90 miles, W
Roberts Field
101 miles, S
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
143 miles, NW