Located in the south central region of Oregon and bordering northern California, Klamath Falls sits on the southern shore of the Upper Klamath Lake, nestled in the Klamath Basin on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains. Klamath Falls is located in Klamath County.
Steeped in history, the area offers an outstanding array of natural and cultural wonders. Just sixty miles south of Crater Lake, and seventy miles north of Mt. Shasta, south central Oregon is unsurpassed for beauty and diversity of activities. Klamath Falls offers a variety of outdoor recreation such as cross country skiing, golfing, fishing, hunting and canoeing. It is known for its splendid bird watching and is the home of the highest concentrations of bald eagles in the Pacific Northwest. It also offers a plethora of arts and culture with numerous antique shops and museums along with plays and musicals. Visitors can ride the downtown Trolley or follow the Old Town Historic Walking Tour.
Klamath Falls has experienced a new "boom" in the past few years with several large housing developments being built and many new businesses locating in the area. Major local employers include: Jeld Wen, Collins Products, Air National Guard, Oregon Institute of Technology and Sky Lakes Medical Center.
Located in Klamath Falls, the Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) is the only public polytechnic institute in the Pacific. Over 2500 students are enrolled at the main campus in Klamath Falls, with another 500 students attending the branch campus in the Portland area. Klamath Community College is Oregon's newest institution of higher education, founded in 1996, and is designed and developed for the twenty-first century.
Klamath Falls truly is a piece of paradise and heaven here on earth! If you are looking to "get away from it all" you can't do better than Klamath Falls!
Housing Cost
Klamath Falls has experienced a new "boom" in the past few years with several large housing developments being built and many new businesses locating in the area.
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $118,500
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 19,785. Klamath Falls covers 17.9 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 4,340 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 97601, 97603 - Area code: 541
Weather
Klamath Falls, OR climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 85.70 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 21.90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 34 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 19 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Klamath Falls is 13.95 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is January with an average rainfall of 2.03 Inches.
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