Klamath Falls

OR

Klamath County, Oregon

Population 70K |Median income $58,830 |1 hospital

Population
70,247
Klamath County
Median Income
$58,830
-13% vs avg
Median Home Value
$280,400
+23% vs avg
Median Age
41.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

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

Economics

Median Rent
$991/mo
Poverty Rate
18.3% +29% vs avg
Unemployment 7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 22.7%
Work From Home 8.8%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 77.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Asian 1%
African American 0.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
40%
Obesity
37.9%
Short Sleep Duration
33.2%
Physical Inactivity
26.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.6%
Current Smoking
15.1%
Binge Drinking
14.6%
Diabetes
14.1%
Current Asthma
12.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.8%
Annual Checkup 73.6%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
10.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.6%
Stroke
4.3%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
SKY LAKES MEDICAL CENTER
KLAMATH FALLS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
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Alerts & News — Klamath Falls Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Big Bend Florida Counties Including Tallahassee

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Gulf Waters Near Pensacola and Pascagoula

NOAA · 35m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 35m ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Klamath Falls, OR? ▼
Klamath Falls, OR has a population of 70,247 people, located in Klamath County, Oregon.
What is the median household income in Klamath Falls? ▼
The median household income in Klamath Falls, OR is $58,830 per year. The poverty rate is 18.3%.
What is the median home value in Klamath Falls? ▼
The median home value in Klamath Falls, OR is $280,400. Median rent is $991/month.
What are the top health concerns in Klamath Falls? ▼
The top health indicators in Klamath Falls include High Blood Pressure (40%), Obesity (37.9%), Short Sleep Duration (33.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Klamath Falls? ▼
Klamath Falls has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Klamath Falls? ▼
The median age in Klamath Falls, OR is 41.3 years. 22.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Klamath Falls, OR is located in Klamath County, Oregon. With a population of 70K and a median household income of $58,830, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 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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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 (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Klamath County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.