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
• Metolius River flow remains low after several very dry years in Central Oregon NPR for Oregonians · Jul 29
• Metolius headwaters remain near historic lows Bend Bulletin · Aug 16
• Oregon wildfire updates: Round Butte Fire at 1,200 acres in Jefferson Co.; Hagen Fire evacuation levels increase KPTV · Aug 1
• Metolius man gets help from BrightSide after nearly 100 cats rescued KTVZ · Jul 13

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📰 Local News

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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 · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Dam Observatory · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

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