Medford, Oregon
Medford is a city of 86,315 people in Jackson County, Oregon, founded in 1884.
Why visit Medford
Townapedia lists 26 museums and landmarks, 43 parks and trails, 258 places to eat, 45 places to stay and 12 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemark Tinseltown USA, Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater, South Oakdale Historic District and Barnum Hotel.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Medford
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Medford
Medford is a city in and the county seat of Jackson County, Oregon, in the United States. As of the 2020 United States census the city had a total population of 85,824, making it the eighth-most populous city in Oregon, and a metropolitan area population of 223,259, making the Medford Metropolitan Statistical Area the fifth largest metro area in Oregon. The city was named in 1883 by David Loring, civil engineer and right-of-way agent for the Oregon and California Railroad, after Medford, Massachusetts, which was near Loring's hometown of Concord, Massachusetts. Medford is near the middle fork of Bear Creek.
From the Wikipedia article Medford, Oregon (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do12
Craterian Theater
Cinema and theater · 1.2 mi
Theater in Medford, Oregon, USA
Dunbar Farms Honor Barn Farm Stand
Farm and orchard · 1.2 mi
2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford
sunrise-22:00
Museums and landmarks26
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South Oakdale Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in Medford, Oregon, USA
Barnum Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic hotel building in Medford, Oregon, USA
Conro Fiero House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Revival-style Tudor mansion built in 1910 by Conro Fiero
Elks Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Clubhouse in Medford, Oregon
Frank Chamberlain Clark House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Medford, Oregon, listed on the NRHP in Jackson County
H. Chandler and Alice B. Egan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house near Medford, Oregon, USA
Jackson County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic building in Medford, Oregon, United States
Jacksonville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.1 mi
Historic district in Oregon, USA
James A. Redden Federal Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Courthouse in Medford, Oregon, USA
Medford Carnegie Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic building in Medford, Oregon, United States
Medford IOOF Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic cemetery in Medford, Oregon, US
Medford Southern Pacific Railroad Passenger Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Railway station in Medford, the United States of America
14 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds43
Liberty Park
Park · 1.3 mi
Opened in 2014, this quarter-acre park on the corner of N. Bartlett St and Maple Street features a small play area, a paved walking...
625 North Bartlett Street, Medford
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Oregon Hills Park
Park · 2.4 mi
Features: Walking Trails Paved, Basketball Court, Restrooms, Parking Lot, Splash Pad, Pavilion. Opened in 2013, and located at 6001 E....
6001 East McAndrews Road, Medford
Mo-Fr 06:00-22:30
31 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes258
Bambu
Restaurant · Asian, Wine · 2.3 mi
Bambu is all about sharing. We encourage you to see and taste a variety of dishes and pass them around the table. At bambu, traditional...
970 North Phoenix Road, Medford
Tu-Fr 11:30-14:00; Tu-Sa 17:00-21:00
El Molcajete
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.4 mi
Inspired by traditional Mexican family recipes and modern cooking styles, we’re proud to deliver the best Mexican foods in the Medford...
960 North Phoenix Road, Medford
10:30-21:00
Kaleidoscope Pizzeria and Pub
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.8 mi
When Kaleidoscope creators Jake Allmaras, Kristi Haavig, and Ben Allmaras set out to establish a gourmet pizza restaurant in the Rogue...
3084 Crater Lake Highway, Medford
11:00-21:00
Kaleidoscope To Go
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.8 mi
When Kaleidoscope creators Jake Allmaras, Kristi Haavig, and Ben Allmaras set out to establish a gourmet pizza restaurant in the Rogue...
3084 Crater Lake Highway, Medford
11:00-21:00
Mortons
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.4 mi
Our family dining area has three big screens with full bar service, a separate sports bar with five big screens, and Morrtons has All...
980 North Phoenix Road, Medford
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Punky's Diner & Pies
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Pie · 0.7 mi
Punky’s Diner and Pies is a 50’s Diner in Medford Oregon, with “Homemade Goodness you can taste”. Jim and Connie Ronda are the owners...
953 Medford Center, Medford
Mo-Sa 07:00-14:00
Rooster's Resturant
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Brunch, Pies · 1.5 mi
Annette Clayton is the owner and sole proprietor of Rooster's Restaurant since January of 2014. She started working here in February of...
350 East Barnett Road, Medford
Th-Tu 06:30-14:00
Rooted, Eat More Plants
Cafe · Regional · 1.6 mi
Vegetarian cafe, always dairy-free, mostly vegan
1325 Center Drive, Medford
10:00-18:00
Vinny's Italian Kitchen
Restaurant · Italian · 2.3 mi
My Wife and I Opened Vinny's Italian Kitchen in 2000. We were Voted Best Italian Restaurant 10 Years in a row. We sold to family in 2011...
970 North Phoenix Road, Medford
We-Sa 16:00-21:00
Yogurt Hut
Ice cream · Frozen Yogurt · 1.7 mi
67 Rossanley Drive, Medford
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Abby's
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
2550 Crater Lake Highway, Medford
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
246 more on the map.
History
In 1883, a group of railroad surveyors headed by S.L. Dolson and David Loring arrived in Rock Point, near present-day Gold Hill. They were charged with finding the best route through the Rogue Valley for the Oregon and California Railroad. Citizens of neighboring Jacksonville hoped that it would pass between their town and Hanley Butte, near the present day Claire Hanley Arboretum. Such a move would have all but guaranteed prosperous growth for Jacksonville, but Dolson decided instead to stake the railroad closer to Bear Creek. The response from Jacksonville was mixed, but the decision was final. By November 1883, a depot site had been chosen and a surveying team led by Charles J. Howard was hard at work platting the new town. They completed their work in early December 1883, laying out 82 blocks for development.
James Sullivan Howard, a merchant and surveyor, claimed to have built the town's first building in January 1884, though blacksmith Emil Piel was advertising for business at the "central depot" in the middle of December 1883.
From the History section of Medford, Oregon on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay45
La Quinta Inn & Suites Central Point - Medford
Motel and hotel · 3.8 mi
1777 Larue Drive, Central Point
Churches and places of worship35
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 2.5 mi
3822 Crater Lake Avenue, Medford
Medford Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.3 mi
1900 Greenwood Street, Medford
Shopping59
Gas and EV charging43
Schools, colleges and libraries49
Healthcare39
Map of Medford
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 32°F | 2.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 34°F | 2.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 37°F | 1.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 41°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 74°F | 47°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 52°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 59°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 58°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 51°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 42°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 2.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 33°F | 3.5 in | 0.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Medford Rogue Vly Ap 72597 (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jackson County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-08-14: Fielder Mountain Fire (Fire)
- 2025-06-18: Upper Applegate Road Fire (Fire)
- 2020-09-15: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
- 2020-09-10: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-09-09: South Obenchain Fire (Fire)
- 2020-09-09: Almeda Glendower Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Central Point 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Phoenix 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Jacksonville 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- White City 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Talent 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Eagle Point 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Ruch 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Ashland 13 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Grants Pass 25 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Klamath Falls 56 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Medford from Roxy Ann, ZabMilenko at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gates House Medford, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Patton House - Medford Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Medford $125,000 mistake (LJ) - panoramio (3), james shaw, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Medford $125,000 mistake (LJ) - panoramio, james shaw, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Medford $125,000 mistake (LJ) - panoramio (1), james shaw, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Medford $125,000 mistake (LJ) - panoramio (2), james shaw, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clark House - Medford Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lady Liberty of Medford, Amanda from Portland, OR, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mann-Larison House - Medford Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hubbard House - Medford Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Porter House - Medford Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Helms-Denman House - Medford Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Steenstrup House - Medford Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gates-Richardson House - Medford Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dodge House Geneva - Medford Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Medford IOOF Cemetery - Medford Oregon, ZabMilenko at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- McKee House - Medford Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Geneva Street - Medford Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elliott House - Medford Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Williamson-Heckman House - Medford Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Beeson House - Medford Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Putnam-Neff House, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- (LJ) - panoramio (7), james shaw, CC BY-SA 3.0
- (LJ) - panoramio (2), james shaw, CC BY-SA 3.0
- (LJ) - panoramio (5), james shaw, CC BY-SA 3.0
- (LJ) - panoramio (8), james shaw, CC BY-SA 3.0
- (LJ) - panoramio (9), james shaw, CC BY-SA 3.0
- (LJ) - panoramio (1), james shaw, CC BY-SA 3.0
- (LJ) - panoramio (4), james shaw, CC BY-SA 3.0
- (LJ) - panoramio (6), james shaw, CC BY-SA 3.0
- (LJ) - panoramio, james shaw, CC BY-SA 3.0
- (LJ) - panoramio (3), james shaw, CC BY-SA 3.0
- (LJ) - panoramio (10), james shaw, CC BY-SA 3.0
- History of APA-164 (4), Author of history Unknown, Public domain
- History of APA-164 (2), Author of history Unknown, Public domain
- History of APA-164 (3), Author of history Unknown, Public domain
- History of APA-164 (1), Author of history Unknown, Public domain
- Sunset through the haze (4333300534), Šarūnas Burdulis from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Eclipse viewer (37054578486), Oregon Department of Transportation, CC BY 2.0
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