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Klamath Falls, Oregon · ZIP 97601

Klamath Falls — ZIP 97601

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Klamath Falls (97601) scores 48/100 — Below Average for Klamath Falls. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $277K.

48OUT OF 100

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share15%
Property crime share85%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index51/100
Avg math proficiency18%
Avg reading proficiency32%
Schools nearby8

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index70/100
Typical home value$277K
Median rent$1,245/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$277K

Median Rent

$1,245/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,048

Violent Crime

218

Property Crime

830

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Klamath County, Oregon (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolKG–05344
37%
47%
Pelican Elementary SchoolKG–05257
27%
27%
Ponderosa Middle School06–08561
23%
40%
Joseph Conger Elementary SchoolKG–05269
22%
27%
Klamath Union High School09–12671
12%
42%
Eagle Ridge New Tech High School09–1274
10%
50%
Mills Elementary SchoolKG–05299
8%
12%
Butte Valley ElementaryKG–08219
8%
12%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

22,751

Median Income

$52K

Homeownership

60%

Median Age

40.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 97601 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 97601 has a school score of 51/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 97601 is approximately $277K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 97601 in Klamath Falls has an overall NeighborScore of 48/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.