Dufur, Oregon facts for kids
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Dufur, Oregon
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The Balch Hotel in Dufur
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Location in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Wasco |
| Incorporated | 1893 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,339 ft (408 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 632 |
| • Density | 1,073.01/sq mi (414.29/km2) |
| Demonym(s) | Dufurite |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code |
97021
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| Area code(s) | 458 and 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-20900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410366 |
| Website | cityofdufur.org |
Dufur is a small city in Wasco County, Oregon, in the United States. In 2020, about 632 people lived there. Dufur is known for its farms. Farmers in Dufur grow important crops like wheat, fruit, and grapes.
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Dufur's History
Dufur became an official city on February 10, 1893. It was named after two brothers, Andrew and Enoch Burnham Dufur. In 1859, they started raising animals on a large piece of land. This land is now where the city stands.
In 2018, some parts of Dufur had to be evacuated. This happened because of three big wildfires. These fires were called the Long Hollow Fire, the Substation Fire, and the South Valley Fire. Together, they burned over 100,000 acres of land.
Where is Dufur Located?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.58 square miles (1.53 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
You can see a giant letter D on a hillside northwest of the city. This "D" marks Dufur!
Dufur's Weather
Dufur has warm and dry summers. The average temperature in summer is not usually above 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius). This type of weather is called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. On climate maps, it is known as "Csb."
| Climate data for Dufur | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 70 (21) |
73 (23) |
80 (27) |
90 (32) |
103 (39) |
106 (41) |
110 (43) |
109 (43) |
103 (39) |
92 (33) |
75 (24) |
67 (19) |
110 (43) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 39.5 (4.2) |
46 (8) |
54.4 (12.4) |
62.1 (16.7) |
70.4 (21.3) |
77.3 (25.2) |
85.9 (29.9) |
85 (29) |
77 (25) |
63.9 (17.7) |
48.6 (9.2) |
40.5 (4.7) |
62.5 (16.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 23.8 (−4.6) |
27.1 (−2.7) |
30.9 (−0.6) |
34.3 (1.3) |
39.6 (4.2) |
44.8 (7.1) |
48.8 (9.3) |
48.4 (9.1) |
43.4 (6.3) |
36.4 (2.4) |
30.2 (−1.0) |
25.8 (−3.4) |
36.1 (2.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −26 (−32) |
−28 (−33) |
5 (−15) |
16 (−9) |
10 (−12) |
23 (−5) |
31 (−1) |
32 (0) |
17 (−8) |
8 (−13) |
−12 (−24) |
−25 (−32) |
−28 (−33) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.01 (51) |
1.4 (36) |
1.09 (28) |
0.81 (21) |
0.86 (22) |
0.68 (17) |
0.24 (6.1) |
0.29 (7.4) |
0.59 (15) |
0.91 (23) |
1.82 (46) |
2.08 (53) |
12.77 (324) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 9.7 (25) |
4.9 (12) |
1.5 (3.8) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
2.8 (7.1) |
7.6 (19) |
26.7 (68) |
| Average precipitation days | 12 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 87 |
Who Lives in Dufur?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 336 | — | |
| 1910 | 523 | 55.7% | |
| 1920 | 533 | 1.9% | |
| 1930 | 382 | −28.3% | |
| 1940 | 392 | 2.6% | |
| 1950 | 422 | 7.7% | |
| 1960 | 488 | 15.6% | |
| 1970 | 493 | 1.0% | |
| 1980 | 560 | 13.6% | |
| 1990 | 527 | −5.9% | |
| 2000 | 588 | 11.6% | |
| 2010 | 604 | 2.7% | |
| 2020 | 632 | 4.6% | |
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Dufur's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 604 people lived in Dufur. There were 244 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 163 were families.
Most people in Dufur were White (94.5%). There were also Native American, Asian, and other races. About 1.5% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
- About 33.2% of households had children under 18.
- Most households (55.7%) were married couples.
- About 14% of households had someone living alone who was 65 or older.
The average age in Dufur was 42.6 years old.
- 26.2% of people were under 18.
- 20.5% were 65 or older.
- The city had almost an equal number of males (50.2%) and females (49.8%).
Dufur's Culture and Events
Every year, Dufur holds a special event called the Threshing Bee. It happens on the second full weekend of August. This festival celebrates farming in the area.
At the festival, you can see old-fashioned horse-drawn equipment. This equipment was used for harvesting crops. There is also a steam tractor that powers a machine called a threshing machine. It helps separate grain from the plant.
Famous People from Dufur
- Shemia Fagan: She used to be the Oregon Secretary of State. She also served as a State Representative and State Senator for Oregon.
See also
In Spanish: Dufur para niños
