Metolius
City in Jefferson County, Oregon

Metolius is a city in Jefferson County, Oregon, with 978 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,530 ft (771 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Culver, 4.8 miles S.
- 978residents (2020 Census)
- 2,530 ftelevation · 771 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 2,046 / sq mipopulation density
- 97741ZIP code
About Metolius
Metolius is a city in Jefferson County, Oregon, United States, named for the Metolius River, a nearby tributary of the Deschutes River. The name for both comes from the Warm Springs or Sahaptin word mitula, meaning white salmon and referring to a light colored Chinook salmon and not a whitefish. The population was 978 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Metolius
- Median household income
- $65,000
- Median home value
- $251,600
- Median rent
- $1,121/mo
- Median age
- 34.6
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Metolius had 978 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 978 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,046 per sq mi (790 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Metolius at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 978 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.48 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,530 ft (771 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.5875° N, 121.1760° W |
| ZIP code | 97741 |
| Official website | cityofmetolius.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4147750 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Metolius
- Culver4.8 mi S
- Madras5.3 mi N
- Crooked River Ranch12.3 mi SW
- Warm Springs14.5 mi N
- Terrebonne16.2 mi S
- Ochoco West17.9 mi SE
- Redmond22.6 mi S
- Eagle Crest23.3 mi S
- Camp Sherman25.2 mi SW
- Prineville25.3 mi SE
- Pronghorn27.6 mi S
- Sisters27.6 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Metolius
What county is Metolius in?
Metolius is in Jefferson County, Oregon.
What is the population of Metolius, OR?
978 people lived in Metolius at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Metolius, OR?
The ZIP code of Metolius is 97741.
What is the elevation of Metolius?
2,530 feet (771 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Metolius?
Culver (4.8 mi), Madras (5.3 mi), Crooked River Ranch (12.3 mi), Warm Springs (14.5 mi), Terrebonne (16.2 mi).
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