At a Glance
Median Income
$47,268
$31,828 per capita
Home Value
$257,400
Zillow: $303,302
Median Rent
$962/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
468/100K
3,301/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Klamath Falls Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Klamath Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Klamath Falls a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Klamath Falls residents earn a median household income of $47,268 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,828. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% 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 Klamath Falls is $257,400 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $303,302. Median rent is $962/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Klamath Falls reports 468 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,301/100K. The murder rate is 17.8/100K.
Education
22.3% of adults in Klamath Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Klamath Falls has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population21,879
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,087/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,268
Per Capita$31,828
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$3,627M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
B+
Home Value$257,400
Rent$962
Ownership48.2%
Zillow$303,302
Housing Units9,661
Rent Burden34.0%
Crime
F
Violent468/100K
Property3,301/100K
Murder17.8/100K
Assault303/100K
Burglary521/100K
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death11,782/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain11.1 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation4,092 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute14 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Klamath Falls was founded in 1905.
The median home in Klamath Falls was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Crater Lake/Klamath Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.8% 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.
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