At a Glance
Violent Crime
138/100K
2,597/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
71.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Silver Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Silver Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Silver Lake a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Silver Lake reports 138 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,597/100K.
Education
23.4% of adults in Silver Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
71.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Silver Lake has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population315
Median Age30.6 yrs
Density213/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.8%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$37,163
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$16,683M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,274
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership38.5%
Zillow$402,527
Housing Units127
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent138/100K
Property2,597/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death5,427/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain10.3 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation4,352 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+71.7%
Graduate+14.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute46 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Silver Lake was founded in 1875.
The median home in Silver Lake was built in 1983.
16.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Crater Lake/Klamath Regional (76 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
29.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 699 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.
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