Klamath County, Oregon
Among the top 19% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 23% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 13% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 33% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 81% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 13% of US counties
- top 2% for sales tax
- top 5% for summer humidity
- bottom 1% for comfortable days
Klamath County is a county in Oregon with about 70,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for weather. Standout strengths include sales tax, summer humidity, and commute time. It rates lower on income tax and comfortable days.
Official websiteco.klamath.or.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.4 in0.7 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$57k39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 32% of US counties
Home Value$234k77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$921better than 32% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 39% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.69%better than 65% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden12.72%better than 14% of US counties
Unemployment7.6%better than 12% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)34°F48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)69°F10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation29.6 in24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall54.3 inbetter than 9% of US counties
Sunny Days235 daysbetter than 48% of US counties
Summer Humidity46°Fbetter than 95% of US counties
Comfortable Days19 daysbetter than 1% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk77.9better than 22% of US counties
Air Quality39 AQIbetter than 70% of US counties
School Quality58.7better than 58% of US counties
Violent Crime1121/100kbetter than 29% of US counties
Property Crime1619/100kbetter than 22% of US counties
Community
Population69,50676th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.147th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3358th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0050th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4254th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)75.2%41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.6%25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)14.2%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.8%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)9.1%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 93% of US counties
Walkability9.8/20better than 92% of US counties
Airport Distance199 mibetter than 14% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.2%better than 56% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 11% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Klamath County an affordable place to live?
- Klamath County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 32% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Klamath County?
- The median home value in Klamath County is $234k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Klamath County?
- Median household income in Klamath County is $57k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Klamath County?
- Median gross rent in Klamath County is $921 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Klamath County safe?
- Klamath County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1121/100k (better than 29%). Property crime is 1619/100k.
- What is the weather like in Klamath County?
- Klamath County averages 69°F in July and 34°F in January, with 29.6 in of annual precipitation and about 235 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Klamath County?
- Public-school quality in Klamath County is about average, scoring better than 58% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Klamath County?
- The average one-way commute in Klamath County is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)