The Town FilesJefferson County, Oregon
25,203 people. The median home is worth $374,200 (typical Oregon town: $394,200) and the median household earns $76,260.
Towns in Jefferson County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madras | 7,456 | $330,900 | $64,659 | 32.6 |
| Crooked River Ranch | 4,912 | $462,300 | $85,561 | 57.1 |
People and housing
| Jefferson County | Typical Oregon town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $374,200 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $941 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $76,260 | $76,221 |
| Median age | 41.5 | 41.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.2% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.4% | 10.8% |
Jobs and pay
7,031 jobs in 2024, average pay $56,133 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 389 storm events in Jefferson County from 1996 to 2026, with 6 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Jefferson County has been included in 22 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).