What are the schools like in Ruch, OR?

Ruch is served primarily by Medford SD 549C. The district operates 17 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.5:1.

What is the median household income in Ruch?

The median household income in Ruch, OR is $79,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Ruch, OR?

Ruch has an average high temperature of 50.3°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Ruch, OR affordable or expensive?

Ruch's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ruch is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $380,300 and the median rent is $1,330 per month.

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

Ruch has a violent crime rate of 325.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2413.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ruch, OR a Good Place to Live?

Ruch is a small town of 1,368 in Oregon, with a median household income of $79,500 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Ruch stands out for solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ruch is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ruch 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: 103.8

Ruch's overall cost of living index is 103.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ruch costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Ruch, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$380,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,330	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$79,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Ruch's violent crime rate is 325.4 per 100,000 residents — 14% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

325.4 /100k

Property Crime

2413.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Ruch is served primarily by Medford SD 549C. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ruch, OR	National Avg
School District	Medford SD 549C	—
Elementary Schools	17	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ruch sees average highs of 50.3°F in January and 92.0°F in July, with 27.4 inches of annual precipitation and 3.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ruch, OR
Average High — January	50.3°F
Average High — July	92.0°F
Annual Precipitation	27.4"
Annual Snowfall	3.6"

Demographics

Metric	Ruch, OR	National Avg
Population	1,368	—
Median Age	43.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.6%	22.2%
65 and over	19.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Jacksonville, OR 7 mi Phoenix, OR 12 mi Foots Creek, OR 12 mi Central Point, OR 12 mi Medford, OR 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Ruch

Ruch, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97530

Ruch vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ruch, OR affordable or expensive?

Ruch's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Ruch roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $380,300 and median rent is $1,330/month.

What is the crime rate in Ruch, OR?

Ruch's violent crime rate is 325.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2413.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ruch?

Public schools in Ruch are operated by Medford SD 549C. The district has 17 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1. 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ruch, OR a good place to live?

Ruch, OR has a population of 1,368, a median household income of $79,500, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. 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 Ruch?

Ruch averages 50.3°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.4 inches with about 3.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ruch?

Ruch, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97530.

What is the population of Ruch?

The population of Ruch, Oregon is 1,368 with a median age of 43.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ruch?

Key numbers for living in Ruch: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $380,300, median household income $79,500, crime index 97 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ruch side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.