Find veterans benefits and claims contacts for Jackson County, Oregon.
In Jackson County, you can get free claims help from an accredited VSO representative through Jackson County VSO in Medford; confirm the current service officer, appointment and location before traveling. For general questions or help finding the current county or tribal veterans service office, contact ODVA veterans services information. The county has about 15,700 veterans, give or take 1,060, and has Oregon’s 6th largest veteran population by ACS estimates. The largest service-era group is Vietnam era only, at about 6,070, give or take 615; Agent Orange exposure questions depend on where and when you served. White City VA Medical Center is 8 miles away, and Grants Pass Vet Center is 33 miles away. These are straight-line distances from the county center, not driving distances. The linked state page has full benefit terms.
Oregon county or tribal veterans services
ODVA-listed veteran service office; call to confirm assistance and meeting details.
Area served: Jackson County.
140 S. Holly St Medford, OR 97501Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 15,700, give or take 1,060 civilian veterans in Jackson County.
By ACS estimates, Jackson County has the 6th largest veteran population among Oregon's 36 counties and equivalents.
| Measure | Jackson County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 33 percent above the Oregon share; above the national share. | 30 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 13 percent above the Oregon share; the same rounded estimate as the national share. | 12 percent | 13 percent |
Veterans 75 and older in Jackson County number about 5,120, give or take 369; their 33 percent share is above Oregon's 29 percent.
Jackson County has about 1,150, give or take 339 veterans under 35, making up 7 percent of its veterans compared with 8 percent in Oregon.
Jackson County has about 1,250, give or take 265 women veterans, making up 8 percent of its veterans compared with 9 percent in Oregon.
| Measure | Jackson County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $48,385 ± $2,232 | $50,959 ± $1,009 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $37,763 ± $968 | $41,615 ± $222 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 9.9% ± 2.1 points | 8.7% ± 0.5 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 36.1% ± 3.0 points | 34.6% ± 0.7 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 63.1% ± 4.5 points | 70.4% ± 1.3 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 2.5% ± 1.6 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 95.2% ± 1.4 points | 96.2% ± 0.3 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 32.7% ± 2.6 points | 30.7% ± 0.6 points | 31.8% ± 0.2 points |
Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 13,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 16,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 6,350 veterans in Jackson County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 1,435 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 744 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 785 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 1,910 |
| 100 percent | 1,476 |
FY2019: 5,310 recipients. Change to FY2025: +1,040.
VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).
In 2025, lenders reported 462 VA-backed home loans out of 4,731 home loans made in Jackson County (9.8% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $429,000.
The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 6,070, give or take 615) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 2,330, give or take 389).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange presumptive conditions list; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $166.2 million in compensation and pension spending and about $196.9 million in medical care spending in Jackson County for FY2025.
White City VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
8495 Crater Lake Highway, White City, OR 97503-3011
New-patient wait for primary care: 1 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 8 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Grants Pass VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
1877 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, OR 97527-5802
New-patient wait for primary care: 5 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 34 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Grants Pass Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
135 N.E. Steiger Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526-3214
about 33 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Portland VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
100 SW Main Street, Floor 2, Portland, OR 97204
about 214 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Jackson County is Roseburg VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Roseburg, OR, about 66 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Jackson County is Grants Pass Mobile Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Grants Pass, OR, about 33 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Portland RO (station 348); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Eagle Point National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
2763 Riley Road Eagle Point, OR 97524
541-826-2511
About 6.8 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Yurok Veterans Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
28263 Bald Hills Rd Weitchpec, CA 95546
707-482-1350
About 101.4 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
This cemetery is in another state. State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules, which can include residency in that state.
National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.
Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.
These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
On one night in January 2024, Medford, Ashland/Jackson County CoC counted 84 veterans experiencing homelessness (64 sheltered, 20 unsheltered).
OR-502 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).
The HUD workbook reports 107 veterans for the 2019 comparison.
This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.
If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.
Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is White City VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 541-826-2111. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)
Qualifying Oregon veterans rated at least 40 percent disabled may exempt some homestead assessed value.
Eligible Oregon children and spouses of veterans rated 100 percent service-connected receive tuition waivers toward qualifying bachelor or master degrees.
Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.
ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. The summary paragraph was drafted by AI from the facts on this page and checked automatically against them. Full method.
Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.
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