Takilma
Census-designated place in Josephine County, Oregon

Takilma is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Josephine County, Oregon, with 423 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,575 ft (480 m) above sea level. The nearest town is O'Brien, 5.0 miles NW.
- 423residents (2020 Census)
- 1,575 ftelevation · 480 m
- 5.9 sq miland area · 15.4 km²
- 71 / sq mipopulation density
- 97534ZIP code
About Takilma
Takilma is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Josephine County, Oregon, United States, 10 miles (16 km) south of Cave Junction. It is located on the East Fork Illinois River, about a mile southeast of the ghost town of Waldo. As of the 2020 census, Takilma had a population of 423.
Takilma is considered an alternative community and an informal artist colony, which is home to several artists, such as Kendall Art Glass. It may be best known as the site of a tree house resort operated by Out'n'About.
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Living in Takilma
- Median household income
- $33,109
- Median home value
- $314,300
- Median age
- 58.7
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Takilma had 423 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 423 |
|---|---|
| Density | 71 per sq mi (27 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Takilma at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Josephine County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 423 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.94 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,575 ft (480 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0408° N, 123.6223° W |
| ZIP code | 97534 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4172400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Takilma
- O'Brien5.0 mi NW
- Cave Junction8.8 mi N
- Kerby11.1 mi N
- Selma16.5 mi N
- Happy Camp, CA19.5 mi SE
- Williams20.9 mi NE
- Gasquet, CA23.0 mi SW
- New Hope26.4 mi NE
- Smith River, CA28.2 mi W
- Hiouchi, CA28.5 mi SW
- Redwood28.8 mi NE
- Fort Dick, CA30.4 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Takilma
What county is Takilma in?
Takilma is in Josephine County, Oregon.
What is the population of Takilma, OR?
423 people lived in Takilma at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Takilma, OR?
The ZIP code of Takilma is 97534.
What is the elevation of Takilma?
1,575 feet (480 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Takilma?
O'Brien (5.0 mi), Cave Junction (8.8 mi), Kerby (11.1 mi), Selma (16.5 mi), Happy Camp (19.5 mi).
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