Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Phoenix grades C− overall, 94th of 142 graded towns in Oregon, mostly because of safety. It reports more crime per resident than 82% of U.S. towns, including 13 violent crimes reported to the FBI in 2025. What it does well: it is more walkable than 91% of U.S. towns. 11% of residents are under 18 in Phoenix, against 21% in Oregon’s towns and 22% across U.S. towns. Phoenix's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) is stronger than in 96% of U.S. towns. Patrick F. McManus House and George A. Hover House is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Where Phoenix beats most towns.
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Oregon), ordered by how far Phoenix is from typical.
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Census counts: 277 in 1880, a low of 159 in 1920, 4,475 in 2020. The archive holds 13 old photos and papers going back to 2003 and 3 maps from 1954 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Phoenix, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Oct 2, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Phoenix.
Phoenix is healthier than towns with similar incomes, but it has lost a quarter or more of its jobs in ten years.
2.3 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves. Phoenix’s trail density is 1.2 miles per square mile. The biggest park or preserve is Blue Heron Park, at 25 acres.
| Phoenix | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 1.2 miles per square mile | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 4.3% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blue Heron Park | 0.2 mi | 25 |
| 2. Bear Creek Greenway | — | 11 |
| 3. Colver Road Park | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Its public schools are run by Phoenix-Talent SD 4.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 320 | D− |
| Phoenix High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 687 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OR on state tests and graduation
The property crime rate in Phoenix is 22 per 1,000 residents. Phoenix reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 82% report less. The violent crime rate in Phoenix is 2.8 per 1,000 residents.
| Phoenix | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 22 per 1,000 residents | 15.2 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.8 per 1,000 residents | 2.1 | 1.6 |
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
People 65 and older are 34% of residents (19% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 10% of residents (23% statewide). Phoenix has grown 8.8% since 2020, to 4,920 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. Among 142 Oregon towns, just 9 have a higher median age than Phoenix.
| Phoenix | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.6 years | 39.3 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 31% | 27% | 29% |
63% women, 37% men
About 60 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±5.1 points). Across Oregon, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Phoenix | OR | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.3% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 3.9% | 9.6% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.5% | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 3% | 14% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.1% | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 17.6% | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 16.8% | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 16.8% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.9% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 26.8% | 22.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 26.4% | 23.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.5% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16% | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 15.4% | 14.1% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 4,900, single groups can be off by several points
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities. Since 1997, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Phoenix.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Phoenix has mild winters and hot summers, with very little rain. Among 142 Oregon towns, just 5 have a higher July high than Phoenix.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The typical Phoenix home is worth about $395,000, up 2.2% in a year, 20% below the Oregon typical home.
| Phoenix | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 71% | 65% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,225 a month | $1,415 a month | $1,185 a month |
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Jobs based here fell from 2,348 in 2013 to 1,233.
Most working residents leave Phoenix for work: only 3% work in town. Since 2013, Phoenix has lost 1,115 jobs, to 1,233 in 2023. The top destinations are Medford (44%), Ashland (10%) and Central Point (4%).
| Phoenix | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.8% | 10% | 8% |
| Median household income | $67,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 11% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Against the 10,147 U.S. towns with household incomes like Phoenix’s, it is healthier than 62%, so its B− isn’t only a matter of income.
Phoenix beats the Oregon average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 14% of adults binge drink in Phoenix.
| Phoenix | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 33% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 77% | 72% | 79% |
| What stands out | Phoenix | OR |
|---|---|---|
| More adults getting a yearly checkup | 76.6% | 72.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.7% | 6.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Phoenix. Close and well known come first.
15 mi Ski areaMount Ashland39 runs · 1,160 ft vertical
31 mi National MonumentOregon Caves National Monument and Preserve64K visitors a year
8 mi GardenLithia Park
9 mi MuseumScienceWorks MuseumMount Ashland: Alex Lockhart, Public domain · Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve: David Monniaux, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lithia Park: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0 · ScienceWorks Museum: Roberto J. Galindo, CC BY-SA 3.0
2 within 15 miles of the center of Phoenix
About 1 of every 100 Phoenix residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oregon.
City in Oregon, United States
Phoenix is a city in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. The population was 4,475 at the 2020 census. Phoenix is a part of the Medford Metropolitan Statistical Area, in the Rogue Valley, and is 3 miles (5 km) southeast of Medford on Interstate 5.
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One town shares a border with Phoenix.
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Phoenix grades C− overall, better than 15% of U.S. towns and #94 of 142 in Oregon. It grades B− for health, C− for safety and B− for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D.
Yes. That is 5.3 years of the area's median household income ($73,999 across the Medford, OR metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.
