Klamath Falls, Oregon
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City Overview
As of 2009, Klamath Falls's population is 19,662 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 1.66 percent.
The median home cost in Klamath Falls is $131,320. Home appreciation the last year has been -8.30 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Klamath Falls's cost of living is 6.08% Lower than the U.S. average.
Klamath Falls public schools spend $6,255 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 20 students per teacher in Klamath Falls.
The unemployment rate in Klamath Falls is 16.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Klamath Falls jobs have Decreased by 3.00 percent.
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People
The 2009 Klamath Falls, OR, population is 19,662. There are 1,109 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Klamath Falls, OR
The median age is 33.1. The US median is 37.6. 49.44% of people in Klamath Falls, OR, are married. 16.02% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.36 people. 18.35% of people are married, with children. 11.46% have children, but are single.
Race in Klamath Falls, OR
83.15% of people are white, 1.18% are black, 1.78% are asian, 4.69% are native american, and 8.60% claim 'Other'.
10.86% of the people in Klamath Falls, OR, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 89.14% are non-hispanic).
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Outdoor recreation: Wonderful! Hunting, fishing. Lakes, rivers, mountains, desert. Ocean 4 hours away. Major cities 3-5 hours... (read more)re: Climate data misleading - 10/2/2007: What did you ecpect?? Klamath Falls elevation is about 4100 feet. Did you even bother to check ot the daily extremes for the area?... (read more)Climate data misleading: When I looked at the climate data here and on other weather sites, it appeared that the winters were much milder than where I used to live. While that may be true for... (read more)Have an opinion about Klamath Falls? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Klamath Falls Click Here
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Health
There are 188 physicians per 100,000 population in Klamath Falls, OR. The US average is 170.
Klamath Falls, OR Health Index
Air quality in Klamath Falls, OR is 27 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Klamath Falls, OR is 56 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 99 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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re: Top Places ! ? What baloney! - 6/10/2007: Philip,
I moved from K-town for 19+ years to the Salem area and what you are saying is true. However, Salem sucks for crime,traffic and the weather! I thought... (read more)I moved Away for Good!:
I grew up in Klamath for almost 20 years and saw a lot change. K Falls (or "Clampet Fulls") as I like to call it is really the Beverly Hillbillies in its true form.... (read more)Quality of Life: I have lived in Klamath Falls for over 10 years. I love it here. I think it is great that you can go to a grocery store and see someone you know. If you are in... (read more)Have an opinion about Klamath Falls? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Klamath Falls Click Here
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Klamath Falls, OR, is 16.70%, with job growth of -3.00%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 17.30%.
Klamath Falls, OR Taxes
Klamath Falls, OR,sales tax rate is 0.00%. Income tax is 9.00%.
Klamath Falls, OR Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $17,941, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $31,251.
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Backwater Town: Klamath Falls has great opportunities for the educated but almost none for unskilled labor. Most jobs here pay minimum wage because of that and there are no jobs for... (read more)re: Climate data misleading - 10/2/2007: What did you ecpect?? Klamath Falls elevation is about 4100 feet. Did you even bother to check ot the daily extremes for the area?... (read more)Climate data misleading: When I looked at the climate data here and on other weather sites, it appeared that the winters were much milder than where I used to live. While that may be true for... (read more)Have an opinion about Klamath Falls? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Klamath Falls Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 16.70% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -3.00% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 17.30% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 0.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 9.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $17,941 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $31,251 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 23.71% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 17.03% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 14.59% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 17.40% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 14.34% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 6.06% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 4.71% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 1.67% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.40% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.10% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 10.54% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 21.07% | 20.24% |
| Service | 18.50% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 23.36% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1.63% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 9.53% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 15.37% | 14.44% |
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Housing
The median home value in Klamath Falls, OR, is $131,320. Home appreciation is -8.30% over the last year. The median age of Klamath Falls, OR, real estate is 49 years.
Klamath Falls, OR Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 45.30% of the Klamath Falls, OR, population. 8.98% of houses and apartments in Klamath Falls, OR, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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Stats are a little off...: I've lived in Klamath Falls for three years. My husband and I came here to retire from CA. We are in our 50s. The current unemployment in KFalls is 12%- much higher than... (read more)Outdoor recreation: Wonderful! Hunting, fishing. Lakes, rivers, mountains, desert. Ocean 4 hours away. Major cities 3-5 hours... (read more)re: Climate data misleading - 10/2/2007: What did you ecpect?? Klamath Falls elevation is about 4100 feet. Did you even bother to check ot the daily extremes for the area?... (read more)Have an opinion about Klamath Falls? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Klamath Falls Click Here
| Median Home Age | 49 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $131,320 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -8.30% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 45.91% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 8.98% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 45.30% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $8.72 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 1.59% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 4.41% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 15.14% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 13.40% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 15.86% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 28.52% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.38% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 8.28% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 1.64% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.85% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.38% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.44% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 4.28% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 7.83% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 3.83% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 4.27% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 16.14% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 9.53% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 11.54% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 11.58% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 31.00% | 13.55% |
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Crime
Klamath Falls, OR, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 5. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Klamath Falls, OR, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Outdoor recreation: Wonderful! Hunting, fishing. Lakes, rivers, mountains, desert. Ocean 4 hours away. Major cities 3-5 hours... (read more)re: Climate data misleading - 10/2/2007: What did you ecpect?? Klamath Falls elevation is about 4100 feet. Did you even bother to check ot the daily extremes for the area?... (read more)Climate data misleading: When I looked at the climate data here and on other weather sites, it appeared that the winters were much milder than where I used to live. While that may be true for... (read more)Have an opinion about Klamath Falls? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Klamath Falls Click Here
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Climate
Klamath Falls, OR, gets 14 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 38 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 86.
On average, there are 218 sunny days per year in Klamath Falls, OR. The July high is around 85 degrees. The January low is 21. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 71 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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re: Climate data misleading - 10/2/2007: What did you ecpect?? Klamath Falls elevation is about 4100 feet. Did you even bother to check ot the daily extremes for the area?... (read more)Climate data misleading: When I looked at the climate data here and on other weather sites, it appeared that the winters were much milder than where I used to live. While that may be true for... (read more)Weather Opinion: Klamath Falls seems to have two seasons. Summer and... (read more)Have an opinion about Klamath Falls? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Klamath Falls Click Here
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Education
Klamath Falls, OR, schools spend $6,255 per student. There are 20 pupils per teacher, 618 students per librarian, and 491 children per counselor in Klamath Falls, OR schools.
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re: Top Places ! ? What baloney! - 6/10/2007: Philip,
I moved from K-town for 19+ years to the Salem area and what you are saying is true. However, Salem sucks for crime,traffic and the weather! I thought... (read more)I moved Away for Good!:
I grew up in Klamath for almost 20 years and saw a lot change. K Falls (or "Clampet Fulls") as I like to call it is really the Beverly Hillbillies in its true form.... (read more)Backwater Town: Klamath Falls has great opportunities for the educated but almost none for unskilled labor. Most jobs here pay minimum wage because of that and there are no jobs for... (read more)Have an opinion about Klamath Falls? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Klamath Falls Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Klamath Falls, OR, takes 16 minutes. 77% of commuters drive their own car alone. 11% carpool with others. 2% take mass transit and 4% work from home.
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Backwater Town: Klamath Falls has great opportunities for the educated but almost none for unskilled labor. Most jobs here pay minimum wage because of that and there are no jobs for... (read more)re: Climate data misleading - 10/2/2007: What did you ecpect?? Klamath Falls elevation is about 4100 feet. Did you even bother to check ot the daily extremes for the area?... (read more)Climate data misleading: When I looked at the climate data here and on other weather sites, it appeared that the winters were much milder than where I used to live. While that may be true for... (read more)Have an opinion about Klamath Falls? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Klamath Falls Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Klamath Falls, OR is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Klamath Falls, OR is more expensive.
Overall, Klamath Falls, OR cost of living is 93.92.
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Stats are a little off...: I've lived in Klamath Falls for three years. My husband and I came here to retire from CA. We are in our 50s. The current unemployment in KFalls is 12%- much higher than... (read more)Outdoor recreation: Wonderful! Hunting, fishing. Lakes, rivers, mountains, desert. Ocean 4 hours away. Major cities 3-5 hours... (read more)re: Climate data misleading - 10/2/2007: What did you ecpect?? Klamath Falls elevation is about 4100 feet. Did you even bother to check ot the daily extremes for the area?... (read more)Have an opinion about Klamath Falls? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Klamath Falls Click Here
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31.28% of the people in Klamath Falls, OR are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 9.89% are Catholic; 13.20% are Protestant; 3.60% are LDS; 4.20% are another Christian faith; 0.31% in Klamath Falls, OR are Jewish; 0.07% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilitates with Islam.
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re: Top Places ! ? What baloney! - 6/10/2007: Philip,
I moved from K-town for 19+ years to the Salem area and what you are saying is true. However, Salem sucks for crime,traffic and the weather! I thought... (read more)I moved Away for Good!:
I grew up in Klamath for almost 20 years and saw a lot change. K Falls (or "Clampet Fulls") as I like to call it is really the Beverly Hillbillies in its true form.... (read more)Quality of Life: I have lived in Klamath Falls for over 10 years. I love it here. I think it is great that you can go to a grocery store and see someone you know. If you are in... (read more)Have an opinion about Klamath Falls? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Klamath Falls Click Here
| Percent Religious | 31.28% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 9.89% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 13.20% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 3.60% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 4.79% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.62% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 4.03% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.80% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 0.88% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.07% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 4.20% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.31% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.07% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.54% |
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26.22% of the people in Klamath Falls, OR are registered as Democrats. 72.13% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.64%.
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Outdoor recreation: Wonderful! Hunting, fishing. Lakes, rivers, mountains, desert. Ocean 4 hours away. Major cities 3-5 hours... (read more)Stats are a little off...: I've lived in Klamath Falls for three years. My husband and I came here to retire from CA. We are in our 50s. The current unemployment in KFalls is 12%- much higher than... (read more)re: Climate data misleading - 10/2/2007: What did you ecpect?? Klamath Falls elevation is about 4100 feet. Did you even bother to check ot the daily extremes for the area?... (read more)Have an opinion about Klamath Falls? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Klamath Falls Click Here
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