Metolius, Oregon

About Metolius

Metolius is a small town in central Oregon, home to 1,028 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Metolius holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.48 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,142 residents per square mile.

📰 Metolius News Today

• Fast moving vegetation fire sparks new evacuations in Jefferson County - Oregon Public Broadcasting Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB · Aug 1
• Level 3 evacuation order issued as strong winds, dry conditions threaten progress in fighting Central Oregon wildfires KGW · Aug 1
• 'Keeps everything local': Culver woman, 21, buys Metolius coffee stand run by students Central Oregon Daily · Jul 30
• Oregon wildfire updates: Round Butte Fire at 1,200 acres in Jefferson Co.; Hagen Fire evacuation levels increase KPTV · Aug 1
• Metolius River Trail with the Old-Growth Forest Network oregonwild.org · May 4

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Metolius Unique

• The only place in America named Metolius — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Oregon — one of 426 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Metolius

• Abby's Legendary Pizza
• Java Rocks — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Dam Observatory · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Metolius

🏘️ Nearby Communities