Signals
Sierra Vista-Douglas
Klamath Falls
Growth
41 · Bottom 35%
vs39 · Bottom 31%
Climate
70 · Top 40%
vs60 · Bottom 27%
Physical resilience
18 · Bottom 7%
vs30 · Bottom 20%
Housing affordability
88 · Bottom 32%
vs75 · Bottom 17%
Access
52 · Bottom 14%
vs55 · Bottom 17%
Economic stability
24 · Bottom 14%
vs21 · Bottom 10%
Measured values
| Metric | Sierra Vista-Douglas | Klamath Falls | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 125,566 | 70,247 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $59,742 | $58,830 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $33,002 | $32,883 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 20/sq mi | 12/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $218,300 | $280,400 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $995 | $991 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 71.0% | 69.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.1% | 22.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 15.4% | 18.3% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Housing units permitted (12 months) | 406 | 127 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permits per 1,000 residents | 3.2 | 1.8 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permit change (year over year) | -1.9% | -12.4% | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Average July high | 94°F | 86°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 28°F | 22°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 11.8" | 11.1" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 71 mi | 66 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 24.6 min | 19.3 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 43.0 | 41.3 | 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
Sierra Vista-Douglas
Elevated or high exposure: wildfire, inland flooding.
Klamath Falls
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake, wildfire.
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