Dufur, OR is a small rural town located in Wasco County in the northwestern part of the state. The town has a population of only 887 people according to the 2010 census. Despite its small size, Dufur, OR has consistently ranked highly on various bestplaces rankings. For instance, U.S. News & World Report recently ranked 97021 Dufur, OR as the #2 Best Place to Live in Oregon. This ranking was based on factors such as cost of living, job market, health care options and quality of life. Additionally, this same region was also ranked #1 in both public schools and overall livability by BestPlaces.com in 2018. These rankings prove that even though it is a small rural town with limited resources, Dufur still has a lot to offer to its residents.
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