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Klamath Falls, OR


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Klamath Falls, Oregon

Klamath Falls, Oregon, in Klamath county, is 56 miles E of Medford, Oregon (center to center) and 232 miles S of Portland, Oregon. There are an estimated 19,462 people in the city.

The People and Families of Klamath Falls

In Klamath Falls, about 46% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Klamath Falls isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the city than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Klamath Falls had a median family income of $37,021.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($9,535) in Klamath Falls. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Klamath Falls Housing

Approximately 49% of housing in Klamath Falls is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Klamath Falls. The city is known in Oregon for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Klamath Falls, 87% of commuters drive to work. Klamath Falls is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

Klamath Falls strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyKlamath Falls Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Klamath Falls Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Klamath Falls, OR

Comparing Klamath Falls to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Racial Diversity68
Senior Citizens45
Well-Paid Single Men46
Age of the Population34
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
Median Family Income24
People in Middle Class or Better22
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use79

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Affordability of Rents79
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime45
Low Violent Crime42

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