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Klamath Falls, OR

Founded 1905Klamath CountyElev. 1,249 m
Population
21,879
Median home
$257,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
19
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Klamath Falls

With about 21,879 residents, Klamath Falls is one of Oregon's notable places. Klamath Falls was founded in 1905 and sits in Klamath County. The median age is 35.7 and the median household income is $47,268. Homes carry a median value of $257,400, and about 48% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (71%). Around 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 14 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
21,879
Median age
35.7
Median household income
$47,268
Per-capita income
$31,828
Poverty rate
23.2%
High-school grad or higher
87.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
Unemployment
10.5%
Avg. commute
13.9 min
Work from home
5.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White71%
Hispanic or Latino15.7%
Black0.7%
Asian1.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts39.4%
Sales & office20.5%
Service18.4%
Production, transportation & material moving17.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$257,400
Median gross rent
$962/mo
Owner-occupied
48.2%
Median year built
1965
Households
9,245
Avg. household size
2.29

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Klamath Falls has 19 public schools — 10 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading36%
Math26%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

EagleRidge High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Henley High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Klamath Learning CenterHighGrades 9–12
Klamath Union High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Mazama High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Brixner Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Henley Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Ponderosa Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Ferguson Elementary SchoolElementary
Henley Elementary SchoolElementary
Joseph Conger Elementary SchoolElementary
Klamath Home Learning AcademyElementary
Mills Elementary SchoolElementary
Pelican Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime51% above national
Klamath Falls581
Oregon339
United States386
↑ 23% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime40% above national
Klamath Falls2,734
Oregon2,662
United States1,952
↓ 19% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Klamath Falls Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Klamath Falls.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Klamath County
Winter weatherRelatively High
AvalancheRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
WildfireRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Klamath Falls is in Klamath County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Klamath Falls was founded in 1905 and sits in Klamath County. Elevation ~1,249 m.

Population trend
22K19K21,87920002024
Map of Klamath Falls
Klamath Falls, OR
Where Klamath Falls is
PortlandEugeneSalemGreshamHillsboroBendKlamath Falls
Historic places

15 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Crater Lake LodgeLake of the Woods Ranger Station--Work CenterBenson, Judge Henry L., HouseBaldwin HotelOregon Bank BuildingRichardson--Ulrich HouseValley HospitalKlamath Falls City Library, Old
Notable people from Klamath Falls
Brenda BakkeRalph HillDon Pedro ColleySharron AngleCharles O. PorterChristine DrazanJimmy NelsonSeth BrownMing ChinJim Compton
People searches in Klamath Falls
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Nearby cities
Ashland (47 mi)Medford (55 mi)Central Point (59 mi)Grants Pass (81 mi)Roseburg (106 mi)Bend (129 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Klamath Falls, OR (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Klamath Falls, Oregon.

Charles Irwin Jackson, 63
Klamath Falls · Klamath County · 97601
AKA Charles Erwin Jackson
Charles Kenneth Brown, 59
Klamath Falls · Klamath County · 97601
AKA Charles K Brown
Johnny Carlos Young, 45
Klamath Falls · Klamath County · 97603
Johnny Ray Thomas, 54
Klamath Falls · Klamath County · 97601
AKA Jonny Ray Thomas, Johnny Hicks

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Klamath Falls — frequently asked

What is the population of Klamath Falls, Oregon?
Klamath Falls has a population of about 21,879, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Klamath Falls?
The median home value in Klamath Falls is $257,400, and the median gross rent is $962/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Klamath Falls safe? What is the crime rate?
Klamath Falls Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 581 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Klamath Falls face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Klamath County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, avalanche, cold wave.
How many schools are in Klamath Falls?
Klamath Falls has 19 public schools (10 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Klamath Falls?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Klamath Falls. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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