At a Glance
Median Income
$2,499
$20,510 per capita
Home Value
$210,000
Zillow: $290,749
Violent Crime
324/100K
4,227/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
291 sunny days/yr
How Fort Klamath Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Klamath's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Klamath a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Klamath residents earn a median household income of $2,499 , which is 97% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,510. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,382 business establishments, including 195 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Klamath is $210,000 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,749. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Safety & Crime
Fort Klamath reports 324 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,227/100K.
Education
26.9% of adults in Fort Klamath hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Klamath has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population134
Median Age66.1 yrs
Density558/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$2,499
Per Capita$20,510
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,627M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
F
Home Value$210,000
Rent
Ownership93.2%
Zillow$290,749
Housing Units68
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent324/100K
Property4,227/100K
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death11,782/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain21.1 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation4,176 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Broadband68.0%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Fort Klamath was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Crater Lake/Klamath Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 195 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.