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Klamath Falls, OR

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Klamath Falls, OR

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 47
Population21,879
Foreign Born3.0%
Population Density1,087people per mi²
Median Age35.7 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

86/100

14% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Klamath Falls, Oregon

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $15k$29k
Comfortable $50k$74k
Luxury $85k+$132k+
Elite (Top 5%) $133k+$206k+
Affordability Ratio

64%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean92%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
18
Poor
2
Negative
6

Groceries

10 within 10 miles

0.2mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.2mi

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

1.7mi

Airport

LAS — Harry Reid International

553.2mi

Post Office

USPS — Klamath Falls, OR

0.1mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf5Nearest 2.2 mi
Camping20Nearest 0.1 mi
Marina1Nearest 1.8 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 1477.5 mi
Gun Range12Nearest 0.2 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
F
Distressed

A low-income area with significant economic hardship. Household wealth and educational attainment are well below national averages.

Median HHI
$47k+1.2%
37% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$781k
19% above US avg
College Educated
22.3%
36% below US avg
WFH
5.8%
59% below US avg
Homeownership
48.2%
26% below US avg
Median Home
$257k
9% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C-
Elevated

Higher crime rates than 62% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
30.8
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−27.0%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−38.4%
Homicide
0.05 / 1k Residents55% above state avg
Robbery
0.54 / 1k Residents8% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
3.24 / 1k Residents50% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−15.6%
Burglary
4.23 / 1k Residents73% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
18.12 / 1k Residents11% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
3.24 / 1k Residents53% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+14Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Klamath Falls, Oregon
Dem Rep
40%50%60%20002004

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C-
Weak10.8% of income
Property Rights
D+
WeakIJ Grade D+
Firearm Rights
B-
GoodFPC Grade B-
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Importer (35% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season163 days223 frost-free
Annual Rainfall17.5"
Elevation4,114 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great596 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,087/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Weak4 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D-
PoorInland Flooding, Earthquake, Wildfire, Cold Wave, Heat Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 468 mi · coast 128 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$32.5M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-20T23:05:01.000Z

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