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| What Klamath Falls is like for active adults |
Klamath Falls is a beautiful town for retirement in south central Oregon, east of Medford and Ashland. The population is about 21,000 people. Nearby Upper Klamath Lake is the largest natural lake in the Pacific Northwest. Crater Lake is about 30 miles to the north, it is the only National Park in Oregon. Klamath Falls is a great town for outdoor recreation and birding. Klamath Community College and the Oregon Institute of Technology are in town.
There are active adult communities in the area (see link at top right). Average home prices have declined for the past few years, going to about $180,000 in 2009's 2nd quarter.
Photos: Nearby Crater Lake. Courthouse photo by Llywrch |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| Crater Lake is about 50 miles to the north. Having 2 colleges, a National Park and many other tip-top natural attractions, and a regional hospital are pluses for Klamath Falls. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| During WWII Japanese-Americans were quarantined in a camp near Klamath Falls. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| People who like small towns and the outdoors will find much to like in Klamath Falls. Its proximity to Crater Lake National Park is a big plus. |
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| Tourism, the Sky Lakes Medical Center, and its 2 colleges are the backbone of the Klamath Falls economy. Lumber is also a significant employer. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Klamath Falls is in very southern Oregon near the California border, and east of Medford. The area is mountainous and many lakes and rivers dot the area. Contrary to what many people think, much of Oregon is dry, and that includes Klamath Falls. it is about 10 degrees colder here in winter than in Medford. Klamath Falls averages less than 1" inch rain between June and Sept. |
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| Cultural environment |
| The outdoors takes center stage in Klamath Falls. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Sky Lakes Medical Center is a regional hospital for a huge area of Oregon and northern California. This is a non-profit hospital with 176 beds. |
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| Transportation |
| Klamath Falls has a small airport with air taxi operations. Amtrak serves Klamath Falls. |
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Facts about KLAMATH FALLS
- State: OR
- Environment: College Town,Mountains,Lake,
- City Population: 10,000-25,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
- Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
- Cost of Living Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
- State Sales Tax: No
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: boomer1
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