Klamath Falls
City in Klamath County, Oregon
Klamath Falls is a city in Klamath County, Oregon, with 21,813 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,098 ft (1,249 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Altamont, 2.9 miles SE.
- 21,813residents (2020 Census)
- 4,098 ftelevation · 1,249 m
- 20.1 sq miland area · 52.2 km²
- 1,083 / sq mipopulation density
- 97634ZIP code
About Klamath Falls
Klamath Falls ( KLAM-əth) is a city in and the county seat of Klamath County, Oregon, United States. The city was originally called Linkville when George Nurse founded the town in 1867. It was named after the Link River, on whose falls the city was sited. The name was changed to Klamath Falls in 1893. The population was 21,813 at the 2020 census. With its suburb Altamont, a census-designated place, the combined population of the towns is 42,046 residents. The city is on the southeastern shore of the Upper Klamath Lake, at the foothills of the Cascade Range, and is home to the Oregon Institute of Technology.
Logging was the first major industry of Klamath Falls.
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Living in Klamath Falls
- Median household income
- $46,693
- Median home value
- $287,000
- Median rent
- $986/mo
- Median age
- 35.2
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Klamath Falls had 21,813 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 21,813 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,083 per sq mi (418 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Klamath Falls at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Klamath County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 21,813 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.14 sq mi (52.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.88 sq mi (2.27 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,098 ft (1,249 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2158° N, 121.7758° W |
| ZIP code | 97634 |
| Official website | ci.klamath-falls.or.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4139700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Klamath Falls
- Altamont2.9 mi SE
- Falcon Heights5.9 mi S
- Running Y Ranch6.4 mi NW
- Keno10.1 mi SW
- Merrill15.9 mi SE
- Dorris, CA18.8 mi SW
- Bonanza18.9 mi E
- Sprague River21.7 mi NE
- Rocky Point23.1 mi NW
- Malin23.4 mi SE
- Oregon Shores23.5 mi N
- Tulelake, CA23.8 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Klamath Falls
What county is Klamath Falls in?
Klamath Falls is in Klamath County, Oregon.
What is the population of Klamath Falls, OR?
21,813 people lived in Klamath Falls at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Klamath Falls, OR?
The ZIP code of Klamath Falls is 97634.
What is the elevation of Klamath Falls?
4,098 feet (1,249 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Klamath Falls?
Altamont (2.9 mi), Falcon Heights (5.9 mi), Running Y Ranch (6.4 mi), Keno (10.1 mi), Merrill (15.9 mi).
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