Klamath Falls, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Klamath County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
21,879 Population 1,087/sq mi density
$47,268 Median Income $31,828 per capita
$257,400 Home Value $306,973 Zillow
$962 Median Rent 34.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
484 Violent Crime/100K 2,706 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$47,268 median income, 10.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$257,400 home value, $962/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
484 violent crimes/100K (27% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Klamath Falls, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,268
37% below
$31,828 per capita
Home Value
$257,400
9% below
Zillow: $306,973
Median Rent
$962/mo
17% below
34.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
484/100K
27% above
2,706/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
34% below
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
192% above
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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)

Income
63%
Home Value
91%
Rent
83%
Poverty
142%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
292%
Crime
127%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Klamath Falls a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 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 10.5% (192% 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 $306,973. 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 484 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,706/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population21,879
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,087/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$47,268
Per Capita$31,828
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$3,627M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033

Housing

B+
Home Value$257,400
Rent$962
Ownership48.2%
Zillow$306,973
Housing Units9,661
Rent Burden34.0%

Crime

F
Violent484/100K
Property2,706/100K

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death11,782/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain11.1 in/yr
AQI33 (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.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 195 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.