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Klamath County, Oregon in numbers: crime, income, hazards
Klamath County averaged 4.0 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents a year in 2021-2025, 19% higher than the Oregon rate (3.3). Median household income is $58,830 and the unemployment rate was 6.8% in August 2026. About 70,247 people live in the county.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Klamath County?
From 2021 through 2025, Klamath County averaged 279 reported violent crimes a year, along with 1,164 property crimes. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 4.0: 19% higher than the Oregon rate (3.3), and close to the national rate (3.7). For property crime the county rate is 16.7 per 1,000 (Oregon: 25.5; U.S.: 18.1). Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (76%). CDC death records show about 5 homicide deaths a year in the county (7.7 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Klamath County | Per 1,000 | Oregon per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 279 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 5 | 0.07 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 38 | 0.54 | 0.43 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 25 | 0.36 | 0.60 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 212 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 1,164 | 16.7 | 25.5 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 239 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 680 | 9.7 | 18.4 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 246 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (3 agencies; 99% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Klamath County?
The median household in Klamath County earns $58,830 a year, 29% lower than the Oregon median ($83,011). The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $280,400 by its owners; renters pay a median $991. 23.7% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 16.0%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 6.8% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 2,037 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Klamath County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 70,247 | 4,254,293 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $58,830 | $83,011 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $280,400 | $477,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $991 | $1,525 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.2% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 18.3% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 23.7% | 16.0% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 22.7% | 36.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 69.4% | 63.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 41.3 | 40.4 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.1% | 92.4% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 6.8% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Klamath County?
Klamath County carries a “Relatively Low” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Klamath County: North Ridge Estates. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 4 high-hazard dams in Klamath County. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Gerber Dam (88 ft) and Crescent Lake (41 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
6 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 330,749 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Klamath County was covered by 1 federal major disaster declaration from 2016 through 2025 (Fire 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 16 of 366 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 29 community water systems, 1 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 2 (moderate). NHTSA counted 26 traffic deaths in the county in 2024.
Is there road construction in Klamath County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 2 highway work zones in Klamath County (all active that day). Roads listed: OR-39. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Klamath County?
Klamath County has 30 public schools (2024-25) and 3 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 1 nursing home is certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 27 fire or EMS stations and 6 police or sheriff stations. National Park Service sites here: Crater Lake National Park. 2 state parks or recreation areas: Collier Memorial State Park and Jackson F. Kimball State Recreation Site.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Klamath County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Klamath County: Klamath Reservation. 1 ancient or sacred site is on the map here: Crater Lake. Many are sacred to living communities, so visit respectfully and follow posted rules.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
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Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Klamath County
Gun shops
13 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Klamath County, plus 22 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 4 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Bi-Mart #611 (Klamath Falls), Big 5 Sporting Goods #220 (Klamath Falls), Coastal Farm & Ranch / Coastal (Klamath Falls), Edwards Gun Repair (Klamath Falls), Kalina Hardware INC (Malin), Sportsmans Warehouse #241 (Klamath Falls), Steve's Place Of Klamath Falls INC (Klamath Falls), Take It To The Bank Pawn & Loan (Klamath Falls) and 5 more.
Liquor stores
11 liquor stores are on the map in Klamath County: 140 Country Store (Klamath Falls), Bly Liquor (Bly), Bonanza General Store & Deli (Bonanza), Chiloquin Market (Chiloquin), Eastside Liquor Store (Klamath Falls), Kalina Hardware (Malin), Klamath Falls Downtown (Klamath Falls), Martin's Food Center (Merrill) and 3 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Klamath County on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Klamath County?
Klamath County averaged 279 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 4.0 per 1,000 residents, 19% higher than the Oregon rate (3.3). The property-crime rate was 16.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Klamath County?
$58,830 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $83,011 for Oregon and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Klamath County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 6.8% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 2,037 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Klamath County?
Klamath County carries a “Relatively Low” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here.
Are there Superfund sites in Klamath County?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Klamath County: North Ridge Estates.
Is there road construction in Klamath County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 2 highway work zones in Klamath County (all active that day). Roads listed: OR-39.
How many nursing homes are in Klamath County?
1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Klamath County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deschutes County | 206,334 | 1.6 | $92,758 |
| Douglas County | 112,072 | 2.2 | $61,310 |
| Jackson County | 222,645 | 3.0 | $73,999 |
| Lake County | 8,267 | 4.1 | $62,787 |
| Lane County | 384,207 | 2.9 | $71,544 |
| Modoc County, CA | 8,600 | 6.0 | $59,455 |
| Siskiyou County, CA | 43,466 | 5.7 | $59,095 |
More: Oregon statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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