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About
Life in Roseburg
Roseburg is a community of 23,773 people in Oregon. The median household income is $53,918, median rent runs about $1,063 per month, and median home values are around $289,800. The unemployment rate is 6.2%.
Roseburg at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
22.4%
Foreign-Born
3.6%
Broadband Internet
88.5%
of households
Population Growth
+0.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Roseburg: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Roseburg, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (37.5%), and 4.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.1%
of residents
65 and Older
21.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.3%
of households
Married Couples
37.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.28
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 30% below OR average
Rent, home values, and income in Roseburg
In Roseburg, rent runs 30% below the OR average, and home values are 39% below the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.7%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$2,440
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
53.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1971
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $359,768 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts above OR average
Unemployment in Roseburg
Unemployment in Douglas County, which includes Roseburg, is 1 percentage points higher than the OR average.
Unemployment rate
Roseburg: Douglas County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Douglas County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Roseburg Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute15.6 min avg
How Roseburg residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Roseburg, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 87% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 48 mi
Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH)
Regional airport · few flights26k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 12% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Roseburg runs 12% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
369.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
4,184.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Roseburg Police Department
Natural DisastersFrost/Freeze most common — 39 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Douglas County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Douglas County, which includes Roseburg, the most common type is frost/freeze, with 39 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | Frost/Freeze | None reported |
| 2024 | 49 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2023 | 45 | Frost/Freeze | None reported |
| 2022 | 22 | Frost/Freeze | None reported |
| 2021 | 40 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2020 | 24 | Frost/Freeze | None reported |
| 2019 | 30 | Frost/Freeze | None reported |
| 2018 | 29 | Wildfire | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Douglas County, county-wide
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2022)
Air quality in Douglas County, which includes Roseburg, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Douglas County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Roseburg has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
51°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
32.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
31
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
28
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
141
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 37°F | 4.82" |
| Feb | 54°F | 38°F | 3.62" |
| Mar | 59°F | 40°F | 3.47" |
| Apr | 63°F | 43°F | 2.71" |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 2.09" |
| Jun | 77°F | 53°F | 0.93" |
| Jul | 86°F | 57°F | 0.26" |
| Aug | 86°F | 57°F | 0.23" |
| Sep | 80°F | 52°F | 0.85" |
| Oct | 67°F | 45°F | 2.32" |
| Nov | 54°F | 41°F | 4.72" |
| Dec | 48°F | 37°F | 6.05" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Roseburg
Roseburg has 2 hospitals, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
5.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Mercy Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
VA Roseburg Healthcare System
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Roseburg
Roseburg's student/teacher ratio is 17.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Crater Lake National Park, 64 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Roseburg
Roseburg has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Crater Lake National Park (64 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Crater Lake National Park
National Park
64 mi awayOregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
National Monument & Preserve
77 mi awayPublic Libraries in Roseburg
Roseburg Public Library
1409 Ne Diamond Lake Blvd, Ste 100, Roseburg
Cities Near Roseburg
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Roseburg FAQ
Is Roseburg, Oregon affordable?⌄
Roseburg's median rent is $1,063/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $53,918/year. Median home value is $289,800.
Is Roseburg, Oregon safe?⌄
Roseburg's violent crime rate was 369 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 4184 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Roseburg, Oregon?⌄
Douglas County, which includes Roseburg, has an unemployment rate of 6.2%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Roseburg, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in Roseburg is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,063/month and median household income is $53,918/year. The median home value is $289,800. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Roseburg, Oregon?⌄
The average commute in Roseburg is 16 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from