Rufus, Oregon

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Population in 2021: 270 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +0.7%
 
Males: 162  (60.3%)
Females: 108  (39.7%)
Median resident age:

59.0 years
Oregon median age:

40.1 years

Zip codes: 97050.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $63,052 (it was $26,875 in 2000)
Rufus:

$63,052
OR:

$71,562

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $30,522 (it was $16,801 in 2000)

Rufus city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $155,566 (it was $58,900 in 2000)
Rufus:

$155,566
OR:

$422,700

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $196,623; detached houses: $302,686; mobile homes: $162,200; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $3,015

Median gross rent in 2021: $743.

March 2022 cost of living index in Rufus: 86.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 15.5%
(17.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 3.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 7.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Rufus, OR (2021)
    • 16771.4%White alone
    • 5623.9%Hispanic
    • 83.4%Two or more races

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Ancestries: German (15.8%), American (8.8%), Irish (7.0%), English (5.3%), Scotch-Irish (3.5%), European (2.6%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Incorporated in 1965

Elevation: 206 feet

Land area: 1.20 square miles.

Population density: 226 people per square mile   (very low).

Rufus, Oregon map

10 residents are foreign born (2.1% Latin America, 1.3% Oceania, 0.9% Europe).

This city:

4.3%
Oregon:

9.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $1,223 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $1,038 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Yakima, WA (63.2 miles , pop. 71,845).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Portland, OR (92.8 miles , pop. 529,121).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (812.5 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Maryhill, WA (2.0 miles),
Biggs Junction, OR (2.2 miles),
Wasco, OR (2.7 miles ),
Centerville, WA (3.0 miles),
Goldendale, WA (3.1 miles ),
Wishram, WA (3.3 miles ),
Moro, OR (3.8 miles ),
Wahkiakus, WA (4.5 miles )

Latitude: 45.69 N, Longitude: 120.74 W

Area code: 541

Distribution of median household income in Rufus, OR in 2021
Distribution of house value in Rufus, OR in 2021
Rufus satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.6%
Oregon:

3.6%
Most common industries in Rufus, OR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (17.8%)
  • Educational services (11.2%)
  • Construction (10.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.5%)
  • Truck transportation (5.6%)
  • Gasoline stations (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (14.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.0%)
  • Truck transportation (10.5%)
  • Educational services (10.5%)
  • Utilities (7.0%)
  • Gasoline stations (5.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (22.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (16.0%)
  • Educational services (12.0%)
  • Food (8.0%)
  • Construction (6.0%)
  • Public administration (6.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Rufus, OR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.5%)
  • Cashiers (7.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (12.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Electricians (5.3%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (5.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (16.0%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (12.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.0%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.0%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (6.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)

Average climate in Rufus, Oregon

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 64.2. This is about average.

City:

64.2
U.S.:

74.2
Ozone Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2017 was 10.8. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 23.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.8
U.S.:

8.5

Earthquake activity:

Rufus-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oregon state average. It is 1465% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/13/1949 at 19:55:42, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 136.4 miles away from the city center, causing $80,000,000 total damage
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.5 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.8 MW, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 130.5 miles away from Rufus center, causing $2,000,000,000 total damage and $305,000,000 insured losses
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.8 MD, Depth: 32.2 mi) earthquake occurred 138.2 miles away from Rufus center
On 4/29/1965 at 15:28:43, a magnitude 6.6 (6.6 UK) earthquake occurred 135.5 miles away from the city center, causing $28,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 394.7 miles away from Rufus center
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 357.7 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Sherman County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Rufus topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Rufus:

  • MT ADAMS CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; GOLDENDALE, WA)
  • KLICKITAT VALLEY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; GOLDENDALE, WA)
  • KLICKITAT VALLEY HLTH SVCS HH (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; GOLDENDALE, WA)

Amtrak station near Rufus:

  • 12 miles: WISHRAM (WEST END OF RAILROAD AVE.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rufus:

  • Yakima Valley Community College (about 63 miles; Yakima, WA; Full-time enrollment: 3,632)
  • Mt Hood Community College (about 82 miles; Gresham, OR; FT enrollment: 11,847)
  • Columbia Basin College (about 87 miles; Pasco, WA; FT enrollment: 5,111)
  • Central Washington University (about 92 miles; Ellensburg, WA; FT enrollment: 10,960)
  • Concordia University-Portland (about 93 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 3,996)
  • Clackamas Community College (about 93 miles; Oregon City, OR; FT enrollment: 4,261)
  • Clark College (about 93 miles; Vancouver, WA; FT enrollment: 9,330)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Rufus: Rufus Sewer System (A), Rufus City Hall (B), Rufus Department of Public Works (C), Rufus Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Service (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Rufus: Rufus Community Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Fly by Nyte Guide Service (Tours & Charters; 208 Main Street).

Sherman County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Oregon:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

56.5%
Whole state:

63.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.1%
Whole state:

8.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.9% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.9% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Rufus:

Marital status in Rufus, OR
  • Never married: 16.9%
  • Now married: 51.7%
  • Separated: 9.0%
  • Widowed: 12.7%
  • Divorced: 9.8%

For population 25 years and over in Rufus:

  • High school or higher: 73.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.1%
  • Unemployed: 7.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.3
Oregon average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Rufus, OR (based on Sherman County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1912
Evangelical Protestant754
Catholic301
Other7-
None1,462-
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: 2
Here:

12.02 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

12.02 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.01 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
Sherman County:

6.01 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
This county:

30.05 / 10,000 pop.
State:

9.93 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.0%
Oregon:

7.4%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

25.6%
Oregon:

25.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Rufus:

61.2%
Oregon:

49.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

64.2%
Oregon:

46.8%

Average BMI:
Rufus:

27.2
Oregon:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Rufus:

18.3%
State:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Rufus:

8.5%
Oregon:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.3
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Rufus:

36.9%
Oregon:

33.3%

General health condition:
This city:

66.6%
Oregon:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

83.1%
Oregon:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Rufus, OR Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Sewerage 1$2,835$34,0200$0
Other Government Administration 1$3,023$36,2760$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$1,105
Totals for Government 2$5,858$35,1481$1,105

Rufus government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $34,000 ($125.93)
    Central Staff Services: $33,000 ($122.22)
    Water Utilities: $31,000 ($114.81)
    Regular Highways: $29,000 ($107.41)
    General - Other: $16,000 ($59.26)
    Financial Administration: $11,000 ($40.74)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($11.11)
    Local Fire Protection: $3,000 ($11.11)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($11.11)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $51,000 ($188.89)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Sewerage: $3,000 ($11.11)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($7.41)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $109,000 ($403.70)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $8,000 ($29.63)

Rufus government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $69,000 ($255.56)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $15,000 ($55.56)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $4,000 ($14.81)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($3.70)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $53,000 ($196.30)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $14,000 ($51.85)
    General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($11.11)
  • Tax - Property: $37,000 ($137.04)
    Public Utilities Sales: $17,000 ($62.96)

Rufus government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,398,000 ($5177.78)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,369,000 ($5070.37)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $29,000 ($107.41)

Rufus government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $226,000 ($837.04)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $26,000 ($96.30)

Strongest AM radio stations in Rufus:

  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXL (750 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KPAM (860 AM; 50 kW; TROUTDALE, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)
  • KLCK (1400 AM; 1 kW; GOLDENDALE, WA; Owner: KLICKITAT VALLEY B/CING SERVICES INC)
  • KODL (1440 AM; 5 kW; THE DALLES, OR; Owner: LARSON-WYNN, INC.)
  • KOTK (1080 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - PORTLAND RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • KEX (1190 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKAD (1550 AM; 50 kW; VANCOUVER, WA; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-WASHINGTON, INC)
  • KKSN (1520 AM; 50 kW; OREGON CITY, OR; Owner: ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC)
  • KTBI (810 AM; daytime; 50 kW; EPHRATA, WA; Owner: TACOMA BROADCASTERS, INCORPORATED)
  • KIRO (710 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KTTH (770 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KJR (950 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rufus:

  • KYYT (102.3 FM; GOLDENDALE, WA; Owner: HAYSTACK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMCQ (104.5 FM; THE DALLES, OR; Owner: MID-COLUMBIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K215CR (90.9 FM; THE DALLES, OR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • K256AC (99.1 FM; THE DALLES, OR; Owner: CATHOLIC BROADCASTING NORTHWEST, INC)
  • KMSW (92.7 FM; THE DALLES, OR; Owner: M.S.W. COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C..)
  • KACI-FM (97.7 FM; THE DALLES, OR; Owner: COLUMBIA GORGE BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KQHR (90.1 FM; HOOD RIVER, OR; Owner: KBPS PUBLIC RADIO FOUNDATION)
  • KBNO-FM (89.3 FM; WHITE SALMON, WA; Owner: WORLD RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • KLVP-FM (88.7 FM; CHERRYVILLE, OR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KZRI (90.3 FM; WELCHES, OR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KLES (98.7 FM; MABTON, WA; Owner: ON-AIR FAMILY, LLC)

Rufus fatal accident list:

Jun 16, 2020 04:05 PM, I-84, Lat: 45.693086, Lon: -120.747814, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Dec 18, 1996 03:30 PM, I84, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Jul 11, 1991 03:50 PM, I84, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 2
Jun 16, 1988 11:20 AM, I084, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 164ft / 49.6mTotal length
  • $1,538,000Total costs
  • 64,649Total average daily traffic
  • 27,114Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Rufus, OR - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 91960-1969
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Rufus, OR

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • Rufus Cell Site: 4.2 Miles Ene Of Rufus (Lat: 45.716806 Lon: -120.653667), Call Sign: KNKN266
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 846.510 MHz, Grant Date: 09/15/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030, Certifier: Steven T CampbellRegistrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • PETER M CONNOLLY, 4.2 Mi Ene (Lat: 45.716667 Lon: -120.653611), Type: 88.4, Overall height: 85.3 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Pconnoll@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989
  • Steven T Campbell, 4.2 Mi Ene (Lat: 45.716667 Lon: -120.653611), Type: 88.4, Structure height: 41055 m, Overall height: 85.3 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Peter.Connolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989
  • 4.2 Mi Ene (Lat: 45.716667 Lon: -120.653611), Type: 88.4, Overall height: 85.3 m, Registrant: Oregon Rsa No. 2 Limited Partnership, Glenn.Werner@koteen.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 467-5700
  • PETER M CONNOLLY, 4.2 Mi Ene (Lat: 45.716667 Lon: -120.653611), Type: 88.4, Overall height: 85.3 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Pconnoll@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989
  • Steven T Campbell, 4.2 Mi Ene (Lat: 45.716667 Lon: -120.653611), Type: 88.4, Structure height: 41055 m, Overall height: 85.3 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Peter.Connolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989
  • 4.2 Mi Ene (Lat: 45.716667 Lon: -120.653611), Type: 88.4, Overall height: 85.3 m, Registrant: Oregon Rsa No. 2 Limited Partnership, Glenn.Werner@koteen.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 467-5700

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • 720 Ft S City Hall (Lat: 45.691500 Lon: -120.736722), Type: Pole, Structure height: 7 m, Overall height: 8 m, Call Sign: KNGX467,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.430 MHz, 151.475 MHz, 151.490 MHz, 159.240 MHz, Grant Date: 04/15/2023, Expiration Date: 07/06/2033, Registrant: Oregon Department Of Forestry, 2600 State Street Ne, Salem, OR 97310, Phone: (503) 945-7200, Email:
  • Columbia Hills 3 Mi Nne (Lat: 45.740389 Lon: -120.724500), Call Sign: KNDF817,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.800 MHz, Grant Date: 06/04/1997, Expiration Date: 08/07/2002, Cancellation Date: 12/08/2002, Registrant: Fields, John:fields, Nancy Dba Fields Ranches, 75960 Hwy 97, Wasco, OR 97065, Phone: (541) 442-5215
  • On Columbia Hills 3 Mi Nne (Lat: 45.740389 Lon: -120.724500), Call Sign: KNFR344, Licensee ID: L00081563,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.800 MHz, Grant Date: 05/06/1997, Expiration Date: 06/08/2002, Cancellation Date: 12/27/2001, Registrant: David Conlee, Moro, OR 97039
  • Field 11 (Lat: 45.646667 Lon: -120.597222), Type: Pole, Structure height: 3 m, Overall height: 5.4 m, Call Sign: WQQR212,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.555 MHz, Grant Date: 03/13/2023, Expiration Date: 02/14/2033, Certifier: Bill Martin, Registrant: Cara Enterprises, Inc, Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:
  • Pivot 5 (Lat: 45.677778 Lon: -120.751389), Type: Bant, Structure height: 3 m, Overall height: 5.4 m, Call Sign: WQQR413,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.555 MHz, Grant Date: 03/13/2023, Expiration Date: 02/15/2033, Certifier: Bill Martin, Registrant: Cara Enterprises, Inc, Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • RUFUS, 4.2 Mi Ene (Lat: 45.716667 Lon: -120.653611), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 88.4 m, Call Sign: WMM851,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 10955.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/16/2021, Expiration Date: 02/01/2031, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:
  • JOHN DAY POP, John Day Substation Road (Lat: 45.676194 Lon: -120.737778), Type: Bant, Structure height: 8.5 m, Overall height: 9.5 m, Call Sign: WQSH897,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6271.36 MHz, 6271.36 MHz, 6271.36 MHz, 6271.36 MHz, 6271.36 MHz, 6271.36 MHz, 6271.36 MHz, 11095.0 MHz, 11095.0 MHz, 11095.0 MHz... (+3 more), Grant Date: 07/22/2023, Expiration Date: 09/23/2033, Certifier: Brian Adams, Registrant: Astound, 650 College Road East, Suite 3100, Princeton, NJ 08540, Phone: (609) 681-2184, Email:
  • JOHN DAY DAM, 4km East Of (Lat: 45.711778 Lon: -120.689389), Type: Bridg, Structure height: 24.4 m, Overall height: 26 m, Call Sign: WRED777,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/26/2019, Expiration Date: 09/26/2029, Certifier: Faisal Nisar, Registrant: Blue Mountain Networks LLC, 219 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928, Phone: (212) 653-0343, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KB7OZV, Grant Date: 04/20/1993, Expiration Date: 04/20/2003, Cancellation Date: 04/21/2005, Registrant: Loretta M Meyer, Rufus, OR 97050
  • Call Sign: KG7ZDR, Licensee ID: L01985528, Grant Date: 11/23/2015, Expiration Date: 11/23/2025, Certifier: Erling E Jacobsen, Registrant: Erling E Jacobsen, Rufus, OR 97050

Most common first names in Rufus, OR among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Robert464.0 years
Dorothy371.0 years
George372.7 years
Henry370.3 years
James375.0 years
Harold278.6 years
Donald267.5 years
Anna273.0 years
Elmer274.0 years
Jack264.5 years
Most common last names in Rufus, OR among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Morris381.3 years
Eaton368.3 years
Byrd278.5 years
Blackburne288.5 years
Blubaugh274.0 years
Hill269.0 years
Dolph284.5 years
Kuypers270.5 years
Jordan290.5 years
Johnson278.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rufus, OR
  • 76.2%Electricity
  • 11.9%Wood
  • 9.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.4%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Rufus, OR
  • 81.0%Electricity
  • 19.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Rufus compared to Oregon state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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