Living in Klamath County, Oregon
Klamath County is a county in Oregon with a population of around 66,016. The main communities are Klamath Falls, Merrill, Malin.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,268/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $288K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 4.1%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings cold winters (highs around 39°F) and cool summers (highs around 72°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and wildfire risk.
Demographics
Klamath County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 42 and a predominantly working-class population (20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.
Klamath County, Oregon
Home price trend in Klamath County
Top Cities and towns in Klamath County
Klamath Falls
Population: 20,840
Home price:$252,629
Malin
Population: 805
Home price:$245,253
Bonanza
Population: 415
Home price:$238,325
Merrill
Population: 8,444
Home price:$195,397
Chiloquin
Population: 734
Home price:$242,717
Rent Price trend in Klamath County
Demographics & Amenities in Klamath County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
42.2 Years
Average Family Size
2.99
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Klamath County
Earthquakes
Relatively ModerateWildfires
Relatively LowHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Relatively ModerateTornados
Very LowEarthquakes
Relatively ModerateWildfires
Relatively LowHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Relatively ModerateTornados
Very Low
Terrain & Weather in Klamath County
Average Summer temperature
82°F
Coast
1-3 hours
Sun
A lot of Sun
Precipitation
16.94 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Klamath County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
57.6%
Total Employer Establishments
118,927
Poverty (%)
12.2%
Unemployment rate (%)
4.1%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Klamath County
Cannabis
Legal for recreational use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability, Legal through 24 weeks+
Gun Carry
Permit required for concealed carry
Health inKlamath County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Klamath County
Robbery
0.54/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
1.15/ per 1000
Burglary
7.14/ per 1000
Arson
0.38/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
2.15/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
Cities in Klamath County