Grants Pass, OR GIS Map
Grants Pass is a city in Josephine County, Oregon, with a population of about 39,168. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Josephine County
- Population
- 39,168
- Elevation
- 940 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.4390, -123.3284
- ZIP codes (3)
- 97526, 97527, 97528
- Land area
- 11.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
About Grants Pass, OR
Grants Pass is a city in and the county seat of Josephine County, Oregon, United States. The city is located on Interstate 5, northwest of Medford, along the Rogue River. The population is 39,194 according to the 2020 census, making it the 15th most populous city in Oregon.
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GIS Data for Grants Pass, OR
The Grants Pass map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Grants Pass without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
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FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Grants Pass Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
39,311
Households
16,552
Median household income
$59,646
Median age
40.8 years
Median home value
$382,600
Median gross rent
$1,217/mo
Owner-occupied homes
57%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
Below poverty level
14.4%
Land area
11.5 sq mi
Population density
3,413 / sq mi
County
Grants Pass Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
34,533
April 2020 (estimates base)
39,191
July 2024 estimate
39,468
Change 2010-2020
+13.5%
Change 2020-2024
+0.7%
Photos of Grants Pass
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Soils of Grants Pass
General soil map unit at the city center: Ruch-Medford
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 19.2 cm
- Typical slope
- 2%
Soil Components
- Medford12%
Mollisols · Pachic Argixerolls
- Central Point8%
Mollisols · Pachic Haploxerolls
- Takilma8%
Mollisols · Entic Ultic Haploxerolls
- Ruch8%
Alfisols · Mollic Palexeralfs
- Newberg8%
Mollisols · Fluventic Haploxerolls
- Camas8%
Mollisols · Fluventic Haploxerolls
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Grants Pass
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Grants Pass, Or weather station, elevation 932 ft, 1.1 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Aug · avg high 91°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 35°F
Annual precipitation
31.3 in
Annual snowfall
0.9 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 48 | 54 | 60 | 65 | 74 | 81 | 90 | 91 | 84 | 70 | 54 | 46 |
| Avg low °F | 35 | 36 | 37 | 40 | 46 | 50 | 56 | 55 | 48 | 41 | 38 | 35 |
| Precip. in | 5.08 | 3.97 | 3.65 | 2.31 | 1.39 | 0.68 | 0.37 | 0.26 | 0.56 | 2.07 | 4.42 | 6.55 |
| Snow in | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Grants Pass
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Josephine County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 90.2 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- WildfireRelatively High
- EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- LandslideRelatively Low
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- AvalancheVery Low
- LightningRelatively Low
- HailVery Low
- DroughtVery Low
- Ice StormVery Low
- Volcanic ActivityVery Low
- Strong WindVery Low
- TornadoVery Low
- Cold WaveVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Grants Pass FAQ
What county is Grants Pass in?
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Grants Pass, Oregon is located in Josephine County.
What is the population of Grants Pass?
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Grants Pass has a population of about 39,168, making it the number 15 of the 45 Oregon cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Grants Pass?
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The elevation of Grants Pass is approximately 940 feet (287 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Grants Pass?
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ZIP codes for Grants Pass include 97526, 97527, 97528.
What time zone is Grants Pass in?
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Grants Pass is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los Angeles).
How far is Grants Pass from Salem?
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Grants Pass is about 174 miles from Salem, the capital of Oregon, in a straight line.
How far is Grants Pass from Portland?
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Grants Pass is about 215 miles from Portland, the largest city in Oregon listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Grants Pass?
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Cities near Grants Pass include Medford, OR (24 miles); Ashland, OR (36 miles); Roseburg, OR (54 miles); Coos Bay, OR (78 miles); Klamath Falls, OR (80 miles).
Local notes for Grants Pass, OR
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.