Primary sources for Medford, OR
- Census Bureau profile of Medford, OR, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Medford, OR, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Medford, OR, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Medford, OR
Electricity rates in Medford, Oregon
Medford, OR ranks 2 of 20 Oregon cities with 30,000+ residents for damaging-wind and tornado reports within 15 miles (9 since 2015). Medford, Oregon has 85,794 residents in 34,510 households; 55.9% heat with electricity.
Medford on the map
Jackson County, with Medford marked
Outage risk around Medford
Medford, OR, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 9 wind and 0 tornado, 10.5 per 100,000 residents of 85,794. Top gust near Medford, OR: 61 knots, 70 mph. Damage near Medford, OR: $341K.
Reports within 15 miles of Medford, OR
wind and tornado reports, Medford, OR
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- 0'16
- 1'17
- 0'18
- 0'19
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- 4'24
- 1'25
| Medford, OR | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, OR, 2015 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Medford, OR, 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Medford, OR, 2024 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Medford, OR, 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Facts about Medford
- Residents of Medford, OR, ACS 2023
- 85,7948 of 20 Oregon cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Medford, OR
- $70,49715 of 20 of those cities
- Households in Medford, OR
- 34,5102.49 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Medford, OR
- 55.3%19,079 owners and 15,431 renter households
- Housing units in Medford, OR
- 36,4361,926 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Medford, OR
- 55.9%19,279 of 34,510 homes
- Land area of Medford, OR
- 28.3 sq mi3,026.4 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Medford, OR
- 2.1%at 882 kWh a month over the $70,497 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Medford, OR
- 9NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 10.5 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Medford, OR
- 198217,397 of 36,436 homes (47.7%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Medford, OR
- $387,000$1,321 gross rent a month, 4.10% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Medford
Compare Medford with nearby cities
| City near Medford, OR | Distance from Medford | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, OR (this page) | 0 mi | 85,794 | $70,497 | 1982 | $387,000 | 9 | 10.0% |
| Grants Pass, OR | 25.4 mi west | 39,183 (-46,611) | $56,877 (-$13,620) | 1982 (+0 yr) | $364,200 (-$22,800) | 0 (-9) | 9.1% (-0.9 pts) |
| Springfield, OR | 118.8 mi north | 61,642 (-24,152) | $67,211 (-$3,286) | 1976 (-6 yr) | $323,800 (-$63,200) | 4 (-5) | 8.9% (-1.1 pts) |
| Eugene, OR | 119.6 mi north | 177,520 (+91,726) | $63,836 (-$6,661) | 1979 (-3 yr) | $435,400 (+$48,400) | 5 (-4) | 15.3% (+5.4 pts) |
| Bend, OR | 142.0 mi northeast | 101,472 (+15,678) | $88,792 (+$18,295) | 2000 (+18 yr) | $646,800 (+$259,800) | 2 (-7) | 22.4% (+12.5 pts) |
| Corvallis, OR | 155.8 mi north | 60,424 (-25,370) | $63,807 (-$6,690) | 1978 (-4 yr) | $480,600 (+$93,600) | 1 (-8) | 15.6% (+5.6 pts) |
Who supplies Medford
Jackson County lists 1 utility for Medford, OR (85,794 residents): homes pay 14.02 cents per kWh, about $124 a month at 882 kWh, 2.1% of the $70,497 Medford median income. Jackson County page.
Who lives in Medford: income, cars, homes
Of 38,084 workers in Medford, OR, 3,801 work from home, 28,895 drive alone, 284 ride transit and 770 walk. In Medford, OR, 7,981 of 34,510 households earn under $35,000, 10,289 $35,000-$75,000, 11,684 $75,000-$150,000 and 4,556 $150,000 or more. In Medford, OR, 8,215 of 14,755 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 14,093 households moved in since 2018 and 4,533 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. 10,601 residents of Medford, OR live below the poverty line, and the median age is 39.1. In Medford, OR, 2,172 households own no vehicle and 20,531 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Medford, OR homes: 21,347 have 3+ bedrooms, 4,603 none or one, median 5.2 rooms.
Household income in Medford, OR
| Medford, OR | Value | Rank in Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Medford, OR, households under $35,000 | 23.1% | 6 of 20 |
| Medford, OR, households $150,000 or more | 13.2% | 18 of 20 |
| Medford, OR, residents below poverty | 12.5% | 10 of 20 |
| Medford, OR, median age | 39.1 | 6 of 20 |
| Medford, OR, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 58.6% | 10 of 20 |
| Medford, OR, households without a vehicle | 6.3% | 11 of 20 |
| Medford, OR, households with 2+ vehicles | 59.5% | 11 of 20 |
| Medford, OR, workers at home | 10.0% | 18 of 20 |
| Medford, OR, cost-burdened renters | 55.7% | 6 of 20 |
| Medford, OR, moved in since 2018 | 40.8% | 9 of 20 |
| Medford, OR, moved in before 2000 | 13.1% | 8 of 20 |
Housing and heating in Medford
Medford, OR: 17,397 of 36,436 homes were built before 1980 and 8,925 in 2000 or later. Medford, OR has 23,279 detached houses, 6,232 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 1,124 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Medford, OR
% of homes by decade built, Medford, OR
- 9pre-40
- 640s
- 850s
- 860s
- 1770s
- 1180s
- 1790s
- 1400s
- 910s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Medford, OR
| Medford, OR | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, OR, median year built | 1982 | 1984 | -2 years | 11 of 20 |
| Medford, OR, built before 1980 | 47.7% | 45.9% | +1.8 points | 9 of 20 |
| Medford, OR, built 2000 or later | 24.5% | 25.8% | -1.3 points | 12 of 20 |
| Medford, OR, detached houses | 63.9% | 64.6% | -0.7 points | 8 of 20 |
| Medford, OR, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 17.1% | 10.8% | +6.3 points | 12 of 20 |
| Medford, OR, mobile homes | 3.1% | 10.9% | -7.8 points | 10 of 20 |
| Medford, OR, renter households | 44.7% | 35.0% | +9.7 points | 7 of 20 |
| Medford, OR, median home value | $387,000 | $400,200 | -$13,200 | 16 of 20 |
| Medford, OR, median gross rent a month | $1,321 | $1,310 | +$11 | 16 of 20 |
| Medford, OR, people per household | 2.42 | 2.41 | +0.01 | 13 of 20 |
Cost of living with electricity in Medford
Medford, OR: 34,510 households at $1,115 a year per home for electricity (Jackson County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $38.5 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,644 a year per household.
| Group in Medford, OR | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Medford, OR median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, OR, all households | 34,510 | $1,115 | $38.5 million | 1.58% |
| Medford, OR, homeowners | 19,079 | $1,253 | $23.9 million | 1.78% |
| Medford, OR, renters | 15,431 | $859 | $13.3 million | 1.22% |
Analyst note on Medford
Medford, OR counts 85,794 residents in 34,510 households, on 28.3 square miles. Household income in Medford, OR is $70,497; 19,079 of its 34,510 households own. 19,279 of the 34,510 occupied homes in Medford, OR heat with electricity.
Medford, OR has 36,436 housing units, 1,926 of them vacant or seasonal. Medford, OR ranks 3 of 20 Oregon cities for the fewest people working from home (10.0% of workers). Medford, OR ranks 5 of 20 Oregon cities for the lowest median home value ($387,000).
Medford, OR ranks 5 of 20 Oregon cities for the lowest median rent ($1,321 a month).
ZIP codes in Medford
| ZIP area touching Medford, OR | Share of the ZIP's land inside Medford | Share of Medford's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 97504 (Medford, OR) | 35.2% | 58.8% |
| 97501 (Medford, OR) | 18.8% | 32.9% |
| 97502 (Medford, OR) | 2.6% | 8.3% |
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Questions on Medford
Medford: what is the electricity rate?
Medford, OR has no price of its own; its 85,794 residents are served by one of 1 utility, and a 882 kWh month costs $124.
Medford: how does it rank among Oregon cities?
Medford, OR: rank 8 of 20 by its 85,794 residents, rank 15 of 20 by $70,497 median income.
Medford: how many homes heat with electricity?
Medford, OR: 19,279 of 34,510 occupied homes, 55.9%; Jackson County 54.6%.
Medford: how much income goes to electricity?
At 882 kWh a month, 2.1% of the $70,497 median income in Medford, OR.
Medford: damaging storms reported nearby?
9 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Medford, OR, 2015 to 2025, 10.5 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Medford?
Medford, OR: median home built 1982; 17,397 of 36,436 homes (47.7%) predate 1980, 23,279 are detached and 6,232 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many people in Medford, OR work from home?
3,801 of 38,084 workers.
How many households in Medford, OR earn under $35,000?
7,981 of 34,510, against 4,556 at $150,000 or more.
How many Medford, OR renters struggle with rent?
8,215 of 14,755 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.