Signals
Klamath Falls
Sierra Vista-Douglas
Growth
39 · Bottom 31%
vs41 · Bottom 35%
Climate
60 · Bottom 27%
vs70 · Top 40%
Physical resilience
30 · Bottom 20%
vs18 · Bottom 7%
Housing affordability
75 · Bottom 17%
vs88 · Bottom 32%
Access
55 · Bottom 17%
vs52 · Bottom 14%
Economic stability
21 · Bottom 10%
vs24 · Bottom 14%
Measured values
| Metric | Klamath Falls | Sierra Vista-Douglas | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 70,247 | 125,566 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $58,830 | $59,742 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $32,883 | $33,002 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 12/sq mi | 20/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $280,400 | $218,300 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $991 | $995 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 69.4% | 71.0% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.7% | 28.1% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 18.3% | 15.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Housing units permitted (12 months) | 127 | 406 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permits per 1,000 residents | 1.8 | 3.2 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permit change (year over year) | -12.4% | -1.9% | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Average July high | 86°F | 94°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 22°F | 28°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 11.1" | 11.8" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 66 mi | 71 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 19.3 min | 24.6 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 41.3 | 43.0 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Klamath Falls
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake, wildfire.
Sierra Vista-Douglas
Elevated or high exposure: wildfire, inland flooding.
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