What are the schools like in Riddle, OR?

Riddle is served primarily by Riddle SD 70. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

What is the median household income in Riddle?

The median household income in Riddle, OR is $60,121 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.2%.

What is the weather like in Riddle, OR?

Riddle has an average high temperature of 52.7°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.9 inches.

Riddle, OR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Riddle, OR affordable or expensive?

Riddle's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Riddle is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $182,000 and the median rent is $857 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Riddle, OR?

Riddle has a violent crime rate of 211.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1935.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Riddle, OR a Good Place to Live?

Riddle is a small town of 1,157 in Oregon, with a median household income of $60,121 and a 8.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Riddle stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Riddle is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Riddle city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.7

Riddle's overall cost of living index is 96.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Riddle costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Riddle, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$182,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$857	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,121	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Riddle's violent crime rate is 211.7 per 100,000 residents — 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

211.7 /100k

Property Crime

1935.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Riddle is served primarily by Riddle SD 70. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Riddle, OR	National Avg
School District	Riddle SD 70	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Riddle sees average highs of 52.7°F in January and 88.2°F in July, with 31.1 inches of annual precipitation and 1.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Riddle, OR
Average High — January	52.7°F
Average High — July	88.2°F
Annual Precipitation	31.1"
Annual Snowfall	1.9"

Demographics

Metric	Riddle, OR	National Avg
Population	1,157	—
Median Age	39.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	22.9%	22.2%
65 and over	15.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Tri-City, OR 4 mi Canyonville, OR 5 mi Myrtle Creek, OR 7 mi Days Creek, OR 10 mi Dillard, OR 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Riddle

Riddle, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97469

Riddle vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riddle, OR affordable or expensive?

Riddle's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Riddle roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $182,000 and median rent is $857/month.

What is the crime rate in Riddle, OR?

Riddle's violent crime rate is 211.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1935.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Riddle?

Public schools in Riddle are operated by Riddle SD 70. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 12.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Riddle, OR a good place to live?

Riddle, OR has a population of 1,157, a median household income of $60,121, and an unemployment rate of 8.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Riddle?

Riddle averages 52.7°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.1 inches with about 1.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Riddle?

Riddle, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97469.

What is the population of Riddle?

The population of Riddle, Oregon is 1,157 with a median age of 39.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Riddle?

Key numbers for living in Riddle: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $182,000, median household income $60,121, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Riddle side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.