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Riddle, Oregon

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Population in 2022: 1,223 (99% urban, 1% rural).
Population change since 2000: +20.6%
 
Males: 686  (56.1%)
Females: 537  (43.9%)
Median resident age:

39.1 years
Oregon median age:

40.5 years

Zip codes: 97469.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $57,934 (it was $28,750 in 2000)
Riddle:

$57,934
OR:

$75,657

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,718 (it was $13,666 in 2000)

Riddle city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $239,915 (it was $77,400 in 2000)
Riddle:

$239,915
OR:

$475,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $224,890; detached houses: $244,625; mobile homes: $41,709

Median gross rent in 2022: $814.

March 2022 cost of living index in Riddle: 87.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.8%
(15.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 37.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 23.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Riddle, OR (2022)
    • 87675.1%White alone
    • 15112.9%Hispanic
    • 1139.7%Two or more races
    • 211.8%Asian alone
    • 151.3%Black alone

Races in Riddle detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Oregon and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Riddle, Oregon as of April 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Riddle is 431 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (12.7%), English (11.7%), German (9.0%), Danish (8.4%), Scotch-Irish (7.0%), European (4.3%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Incorporated in 1893

Elevation: 705 feet

Land area: 0.67 square miles.

Population density: 1,833 people per square mile   (low).

Riddle, Oregon map

27 residents are foreign born (1.5% Asia, 0.9% Europe).

This city:

2.3%
Oregon:

9.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,785 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,206 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Medford, OR (49.9 miles , pop. 63,154).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northwest Clackamas, OR (173.1 miles , pop. 224,220).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (669.7 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Tri-City, OR (2.0 miles ),
Canyonville, OR (2.2 miles ),
Myrtle Creek, OR (2.6 miles ),
Days Creek, OR (3.2 miles ),
Tenmile, OR (3.3 miles ),
Dillard, OR (3.3 miles ),
Winston, OR (3.5 miles ),
Green, OR (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 42.95 N, Longitude: 123.37 W

Area code: 541

Distribution of median household income in Riddle, OR in 2022
Distribution of house value in Riddle, OR in 2022
Riddle satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $129,600
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $118,500
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $86,400
Number of permits per 10,000 Riddle, OR residents
Average permit cost in Riddle, OR
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.8%
Oregon:

3.9%
Most common industries in Riddle, OR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Wood products (27.0%)
  • Educational services (7.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.4%)
  • Health care (6.4%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (6.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Wood products (41.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.3%)
  • Construction (5.2%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (3.6%)
  • Truck transportation (3.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (13.3%)
  • Health care (11.5%)
  • Wood products (10.3%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (9.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.7%)
Most common occupations in Riddle, OR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (4.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Woodworkers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.8%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (7.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (6.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.2%)
  • Woodworkers (4.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (8.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (6.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.2%)

Average climate in Riddle, Oregon

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Riddle, Oregon environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2021 was 69.6. This is about average.

City:

69.6
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2021 was 6.93. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.93
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Riddle-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oregon state average. It is 2827% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 192.3 miles away from Riddle center
On 11/8/1980 at 10:27:34, a magnitude 7.2 (6.2 MB, 7.2 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.0 ML) earthquake occurred 136.1 miles away from Riddle center
On 8/17/1991 at 22:17:14, a magnitude 7.1 (6.2 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.1 MW, 6.8 ML, Depth: 8.4 mi) earthquake occurred 140.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/15/2005 at 02:50:54, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 MW, Depth: 9.9 mi) earthquake occurred 175.5 miles away from Riddle center
On 6/15/2005 at 02:50:54, a magnitude 7.2 (6.1 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.1 MW) earthquake occurred 180.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/25/1992 at 18:06:04, a magnitude 7.2 (6.3 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.1 MW, Depth: 9.4 mi) earthquake occurred 183.6 miles away from the city center, causing $75,000,000 total damage
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Douglas County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 8, Landslides: 6, Mudslides: 6, Winter Storms: 6, Winds: 4, Fires: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Riddle topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Riddle:

  • UMPQUA VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 7 miles away; MYRTLE CREEK, OR)

Amtrak station near Riddle:

  • 18 miles: ROSEBURG (835 SE STEPHENS ST.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Riddle:

  • Rogue Community College (about 38 miles; Grants Pass, OR; Full-time enrollment: 3,600)
  • Southern Oregon University (about 64 miles; Ashland, OR; FT enrollment: 4,650)
  • Lane Community College (about 76 miles; Eugene, OR; FT enrollment: 6,373)
  • University of Oregon (about 77 miles; Eugene, OR; FT enrollment: 23,329)
  • Oregon Institute of Technology (about 94 miles; Klamath Falls, OR; FT enrollment: 2,900)
  • Oregon State University (about 112 miles; Corvallis, OR; FT enrollment: 23,206)
  • Linn-Benton Community College (about 114 miles; Albany, OR; FT enrollment: 4,511)

Public high school in Riddle:

Public elementary/middle school in Riddle:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Riddle: Riddle Water Treatment Plant (A), Riddle Wastewater Treatment Plant (B), Riddle Volunteer Fire Department (C), Riddle Branch Library (D), Riddle City Hall (E), Riddle Public Works (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Riddle include: Open Bible Christian Center (A), Riddle First Church of God (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Douglas County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Riddle and their reported violations in the past:

LAWSON ACRES WATER ASSOCIATION (Population served: 75, Surface water):
Past health violations:
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) - In JUN-2014
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) - In FEB-2014. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-18-2014)
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) - In JAN-2012. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-22-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-28-2012), St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2012)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2009 and SEP-2009, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-17-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-28-2009), St Compliance achieved (APR-25-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) - In JUN-2014, Contaminant: IESWTR
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2014 and MAR-2014, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAY-09-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2014 and MAR-2014, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAY-09-2014)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In AUG-2012, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-24-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-01-2012), St Compliance achieved (2 times from DEC-17-2012 to JAN-11-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-04-2013)
  • 10 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • 113 regular monitoring violations
  • 33 other older monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 people
Oregon:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

66.7%
Whole state:

63.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

10.9%
Whole state:

8.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
5 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers in 2010

Banks with branches in Riddle (2011 data):

  • Sterling Savings Bank: Riddle Branch at 315 North Main Street, branch established on 1971/12/29. Info updated 2012/03/21: Bank assets: $9,207.8 mil, Deposits: $6,454.1 mil, headquarters in Spokane, WA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 192 total offices, Holding Company: Sterling Financial Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Riddle:

Marital status in Riddle, OR
  • Never married: 28.0%
  • Now married: 46.1%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 8.6%
  • Divorced: 16.9%

For population 25 years and over in Riddle:

  • High school or higher: 86.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
  • Unemployed: 15.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.8
Oregon average:

11.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Riddle, OR (based on Douglas County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant19,604128
Other5,23825
Catholic2,4435
Mainline Protestant2,20625
None78,176-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 30
Here:

2.88 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 4
This county:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

0.33 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 37
Douglas County:

3.56 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

2.01 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 31
Here:

2.98 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 94
Douglas County:

9.04 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

9.93 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Douglas County:

10.3%
Oregon:

7.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Douglas County:

32.1%
State:

25.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

11.4%
Oregon:

14.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

46.2%
Oregon:

49.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

39.2%
State:

46.8%

Average BMI:
Riddle:

29.0
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

20.9%
Oregon:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Riddle:

13.7%
State:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Riddle:

6.7
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Riddle:

34.2%
Oregon:

33.3%

General health condition:
This city:

51.8%
Oregon:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

75.6%
Oregon:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Riddle, OR Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 3$14,807$59,2280$0
Other Government Administration 2$15,558$93,3482$955
Sewerage 1$5,332$63,9840$0
Water Supply 1$6,496$77,9520$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 3$558
Totals for Government 7$42,193$72,3315$1,513

Riddle government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $81,000 ($66.23)
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $166,000 ($135.73)
    Sewerage: $130,000 ($106.30)
    Water Utilities: $69,000 ($56.42)
    Central Staff Services: $59,000 ($48.24)
    Regular Highways: $38,000 ($31.07)
    Financial Administration: $32,000 ($26.17)
    Parks and Recreation: $27,000 ($22.08)
    Solid Waste Management: $18,000 ($14.72)
    Libraries: $5,000 ($4.09)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $74,000 ($60.51)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $145,000 ($118.56)
    Other - Judicial and Legal Services: $6,000 ($4.91)
    Other - Transit Utilities: $1,000 ($0.82)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $133,000 ($108.75)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $328,000 ($268.19)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $56,000 ($45.79)

Riddle government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $564,000 ($461.16)
    Other: $9,000 ($7.36)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $16,000 ($13.08)
    Fines and Forfeits: $7,000 ($5.72)
    General Revenue - Other: $7,000 ($5.72)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $518,000 ($423.55)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $99,000 ($80.95)
    General Local Government Support: $25,000 ($20.44)
    Other: $13,000 ($10.63)
  • Tax - Property: $324,000 ($264.92)
    Public Utilities Sales: $74,000 ($60.51)
    Other Selective Sales: $3,000 ($2.45)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $2,000 ($1.64)

Riddle government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,200,000 ($3434.18)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,089,000 ($3343.42)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $111,000 ($90.76)

Riddle government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,705,000 ($2211.77)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $179,000 ($146.36)

Strongest AM radio stations in Riddle:

  • KGRV (700 AM; 25 kW; WINSTON, OR; Owner: PACIFIC CASCADE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KTBR (950 AM; 3 kW; ROSEBURG, OR; Owner: JPR FOUNDATION INC.)
  • KDUN (1030 AM; 50 kW; REEDSPORT, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)
  • KPNW (1120 AM; 50 kW; EUGENE, OR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KAJO (1270 AM; 10 kW; GRANTS PASS, OR; Owner: GRANTS PASS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KAPL (1300 AM; 20 kW; PHOENIX, OR; Owner: APPLEGATE MEDIA, INC.)
  • KAGI (930 AM; 5 kW; GRANTS PASS, OR; Owner: SOUTHERN OREGON STATE COLLEGE)
  • KTMT (580 AM; 10 kW; ASHLAND, OR; Owner: MAPLETON COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KWRO (630 AM; 5 kW; COQUILLE, OR; Owner: COQUILLE RIVER BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KRTA (610 AM; 5 kW; MEDFORD, OR; Owner: OPUS BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • KQEN (1240 AM; 1 kW; ROSEBURG, OR; Owner: BROOKE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXL (750 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Riddle:

  • KKMX (104.3 FM; TRI CITY, OR; Owner: BROOKE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K232DB (94.3 FM; MYRTLE CREEK, OR; Owner: RAIDER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K255AJ (98.9 FM; MYRTLE CREEK, OR; Owner: RAIDER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLOV-FM (89.3 FM; WINCHESTER, OR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KSOR (90.1 FM; ASHLAND, OR; Owner: OREGON STATE BOARD OF HIGHER EDUC.)
  • K222AF (92.3 FM; AZALEA, OR; Owner: FAMILY LIFE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K205DM (88.9 FM; GLIDE, OR; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K259AE (99.7 FM; WOLF CREEK, OR; Owner: GRANTS PASS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K261BF (100.1 FM; BLACK BUTTE, ETC., OR; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KRSB-FM (103.1 FM; ROSEBURG, OR; Owner: BROOKE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K249BS (97.7 FM; GRANTS PASS, OR; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KLDZ (103.5 FM; MEDFORD, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRRM (94.7 FM; ROGUE RIVER, OR; Owner: SHIRLEY M. BELL)
  • K290AF (105.9 FM; ROGUE RIVER, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KAVJ (101.1 FM; SUTHERLIN, OR; Owner: BROOKE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K266AC (101.1 FM; ROGUE RIVER, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KROG (96.9 FM; GRANTS PASS, OR; Owner: OPUS BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • KLDR (98.3 FM; HARBECK-FRUITDALE, OR; Owner: GRANTS PASS BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • K201AI (88.1 FM; ROSEBURG, ETC., OR; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KKRB (106.9 FM; KLAMATH FALLS, OR; Owner: WYNNE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Riddle:

  • K19AD (Channel 19; TRI CITY, OR; Owner: ACKERLEY MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KOBI (Channel 5; MEDFORD, OR; Owner: CALIFORNIA OREGON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K32ET (Channel 32; CANYONVILLE, OR; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K43DI (Channel 43; CANYONVILLE, ETC., OR; Owner: CALIFORNIA OREGON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K02CG (Channel 2; CANYONVILLE, ETC., OR; Owner: 3-CITIES TELEVISION CLUB, INC.)
  • K07KT (Channel 7; CANYONVILLE, ETC., OR; Owner: CALIFORNIA OREGON BROADCASTING INC.)
  • K11GH (Channel 11; TRI CITY, ETC., OR; Owner: SOUTH WEST OREGON TV BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • K13HM (Channel 13; MYRTLE CREEK, OR; Owner: SOUTH WEST OREGON TV BROADCASTING CORP.)

Riddle fatal accident list:

May 14, 2008 10:27 AM, Riddle By Pass Rd, Lat: 42.956630, Lon: -123.370630, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Dec 31, 2003 01:09 PM, N Main, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 108ft / 32.6mTotal length
  • $2,345,000Total costs
  • 10,322Total average daily traffic
  • 773Total average daily truck traffic
  • 11,671Total future (year 2025) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • Edward G Roach, Douglas County (Lat: 43.003583 Lon: -123.358611), Type: 63.0, Overall height: 60.9 m, Registrant: Sba Properties, Inc., Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, Douglas County (Lat: 43.003583 Lon: -123.358611), Type: 63.0, Overall height: 60.9 m, Registrant: Sba Properties, Inc., Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Robert L Robeski, Douglas County (Lat: 43.003583 Lon: -123.358611), Type: 63.0, Overall height: 60.9 m, Registrant: Aat Communications Corporation, Iseli-n, Phone: (732) 404-9360

  • Edward G Roach, Douglas County (Lat: 43.003583 Lon: -123.358611), Type: 63.0, Overall height: 60.9 m, Registrant: Aat Communications Corporation, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, Douglas County (Lat: 43.003583 Lon: -123.358611), Type: 63.0, Overall height: 60.9 m, Registrant: Sba Structures, Inc, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, Douglas County (Lat: 43.003583 Lon: -123.358611), Type: 63.0, Structure height: 41019 m, Overall height: 60.9 m, Registrant: Sba Structures, LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • Lat: 42.969000 Lon: -123.352000, Call Sign: KON595,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.037 MHz, 462.812 MHz, 462.862 MHz, 463.262 MHz, Grant Date: 06/01/2023, Expiration Date: 08/10/2033, Registrant: C & D Lumber Co, 1565 Oak St, Riddle, OR 97469, Phone: (541) 874-2281, Fax: (541) 874-2385, Email:

  • 5093 Riddle Bypass Road (Lat: 42.929028 Lon: -123.413889), Type: Bant, Structure height: 3.6 m, Overall height: 4.6 m, Call Sign: WPMV920,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.975 MHz, 159.570 MHz, Grant Date: 01/29/2004, Expiration Date: 02/11/2014, Cancellation Date: 04/19/2014, Certifier: Barry Zeigler, Registrant: Radio Licensing Services, Milwaukie, OR 97222, Phone: (503) 794-3761, Fax: (503) 794-3759, Email:

  • Lat: 42.936667 Lon: -123.383333, Call Sign: WQGH642,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.037 MHz, 458.037 MHz, 453.062 MHz, 458.062 MHz, Grant Date: 10/25/2016, Expiration Date: 01/20/2027, Certifier: Ray Duncan, Registrant: Douglas County, 1036 Se Douglas, Room 123, Roseburg, OR 97470, Phone: (541) 440-6117, Fax: (541) 440-6129, Email:

  • 5093 Riddle Bypass Road (Lat: 42.929028 Lon: -123.413889), Type: Bant, Structure height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WQVB794,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.975 MHz, 159.570 MHz, Grant Date: 12/18/2014, Expiration Date: 12/18/2024, Certifier: Brian J Rebuck Jr., Registrant: Green Diamond Performance Materials, Inc., Riddle, OR 97469, Phone: (541) 874-3111, Fax: (541) 874-3113, Email:

  • Lat: 42.967972 Lon: -123.355167, Call Sign: WREB598,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.562 MHz, 452.662 MHz, 456.562 MHz, 457.662 MHz, 160.095 MHz, 160.102 MHz, 160.110 MHz, Grant Date: 09/12/2019, Expiration Date: 09/12/2029, Certifier: Todd Blankenship, Registrant: Radio Licensing Services, 4700 Se International Way, Milwaukie, OR 97269, Phone: (503) 659-1240, Fax: (503) 794-3759, Email:

  • SHOESTRING BOOSTER, 200 Red Fern Lane (Lat: 42.938667 Lon: -123.365889), Type: Pole, Structure height: 4 m, Call Sign: WRJF383,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.687 MHz, Grant Date: 08/20/2020, Expiration Date: 08/20/2030, Certifier: Terry Nelson, Registrant: Camtronics Inc., 224 Nelson Ln, Camas Valley, OR 97416, Phone: (541) 445-2824, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • RIDDLE, 764 Pruner Road (Lat: 42.964361 Lon: -123.360750), Type: Mast, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 48.7 m, Call Sign: WQNJ766,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10955.0 MHz, 11035.0 MHz, 11115.0 MHz, 10955.0 MHz, 10955.0 MHz, 10955.0 MHz, 10955.0 MHz, 10955.0 MHz, 10955.0 MHz, 11035.0 MHz... (+9 more), Grant Date: 02/02/2021, Expiration Date: 02/25/2031, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

7
  • Call Sign: KD7EIY, Licensee ID: L01476232, Grant Date: 03/21/2009, Expiration Date: 03/21/2019, Cancellation Date: 03/23/2021, Registrant: Kenneth D Redinger, 484 Smith St, Riddle, OR 97469

  • Call Sign: WB7TIR, Licensee ID: L00229626, Grant Date: 01/20/2015, Expiration Date: 03/30/2025, Cancellation Date: 05/24/2016, Certifier: Gale R Burk, Registrant: Gale R Burk, 4311 Glenbrook Loop Road, Riddle, OR 97469

  • Call Sign: KC2PKB, Licensee ID: L01131656, Grant Date: 02/10/2016, Expiration Date: 03/22/2026, Certifier: David W Carlisle, Registrant: David W Carlisle, 1998 Pruner Rd, Riddle, OR 97469

  • Call Sign: KG7UUI, Licensee ID: L01954111, Grant Date: 06/29/2015, Expiration Date: 06/29/2025, Cancellation Date: 10/02/2015, Certifier: Gary R Schoeller, Registrant: Gary R Schoeller, 3122 Canyonville Riddle Rd, Riddle, OR 97469

  • Call Sign: KG7VXN, Licensee ID: L01968290, Grant Date: 09/01/2015, Expiration Date: 09/01/2025, Certifier: Joe J Pospisil, Registrant: Joe J Pospisil, Riddle, OR 97469

  • Call Sign: W6YUY, Previous Call Sign: KG7UUI, Licensee ID: L01954111, Grant Date: 10/02/2015, Expiration Date: 10/02/2025, Certifier: Gary R Schoeller, Registrant: Gary R Schoeller, 3122 Canyonville Riddle Rd, Riddle, OR 97469

  • Call Sign: AE7Y, Previous Call Sign: AE7QI, Licensee ID: L00481761, Grant Date: 05/16/2020, Expiration Date: 05/16/2030, Certifier: John L Decker, Registrant: John L Decker, 567 Glenbrook Loop Rd, Riddle, OR 97469


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: NORTH WING UUM INC SPORT X2-N (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582UL-99 (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 366CN, N366CN, N-366CN, Serial Number: LS 7007, Year manufactured: 2008, Airworthiness Date: 11/14/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 08/30/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Billy W Iii Chatfield, Po Box 927, Riddle, OR 97469
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5060W, N5060W, N-5060W, Serial Number: 28-69, Airworthiness Date: 08/25/1961, Certificate Issue Date: 03/18/2019
    Registrant (Co-Owned): David L Ingwerson, Po Box 773, Riddle, OR 97469, Other Owners: Kathleen E Ingwerson
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 04/18/2013
  • Aircraft: GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-5A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9665U, N9665U, N-9665U, Serial Number: AA5A-0031, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 10/16/1975, Certificate Issue Date: 02/10/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Robert Durning, Po Box 292, Riddle, OR 97469
  • Aircraft: CESSNA R182 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 111 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4105C, N4105C, N-4105C, Serial Number: R18200322, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 04/25/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 11/20/2012
    Registrant (Corporation): D.R. Johnson Lumber Company, Po Box 66, Riddle, OR 97469
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/09/2019
  • Aircraft: HARKEY HERBERT W BRISTOL SCOUT D (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5565, N5565, N-5565, Serial Number: 5554, Year manufactured: 1997, Airworthiness Date: 01/28/1998, Certificate Issue Date: 03/28/2003
    Registrant (Individual): Don R Johnson, Po Box 66, Riddle, OR 97469

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 20. The highest number of reported fires - 41 took place in 2005, and the least - 5 in 2014. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Riddle, OR When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (59.5%), and Outside Fires (27.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Riddle, OR
    • 19859.5%Structure Fires
    • 9327.9%Outside Fires
    • 216.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 216.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Riddle, OR
Most common first names in Riddle, OR among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James1971.3 years
William1772.6 years
Mary1677.8 years
John1677.5 years
Robert1473.3 years
Donald1369.6 years
Charles1174.3 years
George873.7 years
Kenneth767.2 years
Frank776.3 years
Most common last names in Riddle, OR among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith1268.5 years
Johnson973.6 years
Thompson879.3 years
Lewis681.8 years
Jones667.5 years
Brown678.5 years
Hausotter576.6 years
Walker579.2 years
Traylor581.6 years
Reed569.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Riddle, OR
  • 45.7%Utility gas
  • 42.4%Electricity
  • 6.9%Other fuel
  • 5.1%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Riddle, OR
  • 53.3%Utility gas
  • 46.7%Electricity


Riddle compared to Oregon state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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