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Klamath, CA
Full City Profile · California · Del Norte County County
Klamath, CA
At a Glance
How Klamath Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Klamath's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Klamath a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Klamath residents earn a median household income of $48,250 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,996. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 845 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Klamath is $244,500 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $354,662. Median rent is $995/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Klamath reports 889 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 134% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,694/100K.
Education
21.4% of adults in Klamath hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Klamath has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.