City safety & data profile

Klamath FallsOR

Klamath Falls, OR is a 21K-resident city in Klamath County with a median household income of $46,693.

Klamath County, Oregon. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Klamath Falls, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Klamath Falls has a population larger than 48% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $287,000, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-22

21K
Population
Top 52%
By size
$46,693
Median income
$287,000
Median home
23.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Klamath Falls

Klamath Falls posts a median household income higher than 6% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Klamath Falls area.

Top 94%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Klamath Falls

Where Klamath Falls income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$46,693 Bottom 6% higher than 6% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. OR $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Klamath Falls, OR beyond the headline numbers

Klamath Falls sits inside Klamath County, Oregon, at roughly 42.22°N, -121.78°W. Population 21,399, $46,693 median household income. Median home value $287,000, median rent $986. Poverty rate 23.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Klamath Falls's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 38.2%, then high blood pressure at 36.8%. 1 hospital in/around Klamath Falls, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Klamath Falls from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
21,399
Klamath Falls
Median Income
$46,693
-31% vs avg
Median Home Value
$287,000
+26% vs avg
Median Age
35.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Klamath County) - Klamath Falls's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
70K+6%
Median Income
$58,830+48%
Median Home Value
$280,400+81%
Poverty Rate
18.3%-3%
Unemployment
7%-49%

Economics

Economics indicators for Klamath Falls, OR
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$986/mo
Poverty Rate
23.4% +65% vs avg
Unemployment 8.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 24%
Work From Home 6%
Public Transit 0.3%

Population

White 75%
African American 0.8%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
38.2%
High Blood Pressure
36.8%
Short Sleep Duration
33.9%
Physical Inactivity
26.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.8%
Current Smoking
16.4%
Binge Drinking
15.6%
Current Asthma
13.1%
Diabetes
13.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 58.1%
Annual Checkup 71.1%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
11.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.7%
Stroke
4.1%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Klamath Falls, OR? ▼
Klamath Falls, OR has a population of 21,399 people, located in Klamath County, Oregon.
What is the median household income in Klamath Falls? ▼
The median household income in Klamath Falls, OR is $46,693 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 23.4%.
What is the median home value in Klamath Falls? ▼
The median home value in Klamath Falls, OR is $287,000. Median rent is $986/month.
What are the top health concerns in Klamath Falls? ▼
The top health indicators in Klamath Falls include Obesity (38.2%), High Blood Pressure (36.8%), Short Sleep Duration (33.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Klamath Falls? ▼
Klamath Falls has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Klamath Falls? ▼
The median age in Klamath Falls, OR is 35.2 years. 24% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Klamath Falls, OR is located in Klamath County, Oregon. With a population of 21K and a $46,693 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Klamath Falls area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Using Klamath Falls's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Klamath Falls area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Klamath County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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