Grants Pass is where Pacific Northwest adventures begin!
Grants Pass is the Josephine County seat and serves as the major commercial center for the county.
Downtown Grants Pass has been designated a National Historic District because of its historic buildings. It is renowned for its numerous antique shops.
Downtown is filled with antique and collectible shops, ice cream parlors, and sidewalk espresso stands. Be sure to stroll through downtown and enjoy the beautifully restored historical buildings.
Grants Pass abounds with modern campgrounds and RV facilities, many with boat ramps and riverside campsites. Josephine County has an extensive system of parks, and many of these are on the Rogue River. As far as overnight accommodations, you will find everything from motels to elegant bed and breakfast inns.
Once a timber-based community, the economy of the Grants Pass area has diversified. A healthy mix of light manufacturing, secondary wood products, retail trade, tourism, recreation and service-based industries provide a broad range of employment opportunities. Medical and retirement facilities also continue to expand.
The world famous Rogue River runs through Grants Pass and provides many recreational opportunities: jet-boat trips, rafting, kayaking, fishing, water skiing, swimming, hiking, and gold panning. In addition, the nearby mountains provide high-mountain recreational experiences, including snow skiing at Mt. Ashland. The upper Rogue is renowned for its salmon and steelhead fishing. Anglers can try fly fishing, bank fishing and drift boat fishing.
Some scenic attractions include: Crater Lake National Park, Oregon Caves National Monument, and the Redwoods that stretch from San Francisco to Southern Oregon. For more information on recreational activities in and around Grants Pass.
Grants Pass is a beautiful community with a "hometown" feeling. Come see why Grants Pass is a great place to live!
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $195,300
Demographics
Estimated population 30,930 people. Grants Pass covers 7.58 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 948 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 97526, 97527 - Area code: 541
Weather
Grants Pass, OR climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 89.00 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 31.10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be big during summer with a difference that can reach 40 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 19 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Grants Pass is 31.02 Inches. Winter months tend to be wetter than summer months. The wettest month of the year is December with an average rainfall of 5.40 Inches.
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