CALIFORNIA--NEAR, 1972
Klamath’s story
160 years in pictures
Census counts: 827 in 1990, 1,088 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1972 and 4 maps from 1945 on.
- 1866Klamath is settled
KlamathCA
Photo: Ellin Beltz · Public domain
Population
931
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$221K
Census ACS
Household income
$47K
median
Median age
35.6
years
Jobs based here
213
Balanced
Is Klamath a good place to live?
31% of residents live below the poverty line in Klamath, above both California’s towns (10%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Klamath’s trail density is 1.3 miles per square mile, above both California’s towns (1.0) and U.S. towns (0.4). The biggest park or preserve is Redwood National and State Parks, at 53 acres. Klamath has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Klamath stand out
Where Klamath beats most towns.
Small town
931 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Nearby attractions
All 10 attractions →Redwood National Park and 4 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Klamath. Close and well known come first.
2 mi National ParkRedwood National Park1.2M visitors a year
15 mi State parkJedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
15 mi National forestSix Rivers National Forest
12 mi State parkPrairie Creek Redwoods State Park
21 mi Ancient siteBrother JonathanSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Redwood National Park: Michael Schweppe, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park: Mario Vaden (talk · contribs), Public domain · Six Rivers National Forest: Clinton Steeds, CC BY 2.0 · Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park: California Department of Parks and Recreation, Public domain · Brother Jonathan: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain
Getting set up
Moving to Klamath: who provides what
Klamath is unincorporated, so Del Norte County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPacific Power24.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterKlamath C.s.d. water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesDel Norte CountyDel Norte County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn California you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDel Norte County Clerk-Recorder-ElectionsDel Norte County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code9554895548 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Klamath.
Natural hazards
Tsunamis leads a very high hazard risk in Klamath
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 99% of U.S. communities.
99risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TsunamisInland floodingEarthquakes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Schools
The schools Klamath’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Del Norte County Unified school district. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 'O Me-nok Learning CenterLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–6 | Grades K–6 | 86 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
A typical July afternoon in Klamath is cooler than in the typical California or U.S. town
The July high in Klamath is 66°F. Klamath has warm winters and cool summers, with plenty of rain.
66°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter40–54°
Spring44–58°
Summer52–65°
Fall46–62°
Nov 20
typical first frost
Mar 16
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
66°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
With 0.8 jobs for every working resident, most of Klamath’s workers commute out
About one in 4 of Klamath’s working residents works in town. Klamath’s median household income is $47,000. Jobs based in Klamath grew to 213 in 2023, 130 more than in 2013.
24%work in town
| Klamath | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 24% | 6.6% | 8% |
| Median household income | $47,000 | $95,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 28 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Klamath24%
Eureka10%
Crescent City7%
Arcata5%
Medford4%
50 mi
median commute distance
213
jobs based in Klamath
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
Klamath stands out in California and nationally, with more of its adults who smoke cigarettes
22% of adults smoke cigarettes in Klamath. Klamath beats the California average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 21. 42% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Klamath.
| Klamath | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 22% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 11% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 12% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 14% | 14% |
32 measures vs. California
2 better9 too close to call21 worse
| What stands out | Klamath | CA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 8.6% | 10.6% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 76% | 71.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.7% | 5.1% |
Mad River Community Hospital
46.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
8.2%conserved
8.2%
conserved · 896 of 10,956 acres
21 mi
of trails · 1.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Redwood National and State Parks | — | 53 |
| 2. Redwood National Park | — | 53 |
| 3. Yurok Village Discovery Park | 0.1 mi | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
$290Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in April
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Klamath
17pages on Klamath
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Klamath; the nearest are
California State Polytechnic University-HumboldtUniversity or college · Public · Arcata48.1 mi$8,250 in-state tuitionCollege of the RedwoodsCommunity college · Public · Eureka60.9 mi$1,198 in-state tuition
About 7 of every 100 Klamath residents are enrolled in college, about the same as California.
About Klamath
Unincorporated community in coastal northern California
Klamath (Tolowa: Taa-chit) is an unincorporated community in Del Norte County, California, United States, situated on US Route 101, inland from the mouth of the Klamath River. The population of Klamath is 1088 based on the 2020 US Census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Klamath as a census-designated place (CDP). Klamath is at an elevation of 30 feet (9.1 m). Klamath is located within the Yurok Indian Reservation. The original town center was destroyed by the 1964 Flood. Streets and sidewalks of this original site, west of US 101 and the current site of the town's core, remain visible.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 12 sq mi
- Elevation
- 30 ft
- ZIP code
- 95548
- Area code
- 707
Questions about Klamath
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Klamath, CA a good place to live?
Klamath has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.