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Crescent LakeOR
Some 154 people live in this town, in Oregon.
Photo: Animeicity at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
154
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$464K
+2.1% in a year
Median age
62.4
years
Land area
2 sq mi
Is Crescent Lake a good place to live?
Crescent Lake’s midpoint age is 62.4 years, above both Oregon’s towns (39.4 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Only 8 of the 143 Oregon towns we compare have a lower January low than Crescent Lake. Crescent Lake has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
154 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Getting set up
Moving to Crescent Lake: who provides what
Crescent Lake is unincorporated, so Klamath County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerMidstate Electric Coop11.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesKlamath CountyKlamath County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Oregon you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereKlamath County Clerk, Elections OfficeKlamath County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019
ZIP code9773397733 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Oct 2, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Crescent Lake.
Climate
Crescent Lake has snowy winters and pleasant summers
For Crescent Lake, the typical July afternoon high is 78°F.
196″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–40°
Spring30–52°
Summer42–74°
Fall33–57°
Sep 23
typical first frost
Jun 1
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults in Crescent Lake report frequent physical distress than in the typical Oregon or U.S. town
Of the 143 Oregon towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Crescent Lake. In Crescent Lake, 27% of adults say their health is fair or poor. Against the Oregon average, Crescent Lake comes out ahead on 4 CDC measures out of 26, and behind on 13.
| Crescent Lake | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 11% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 50% | 33% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 16% |
26 measures vs. Oregon
4 better9 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Crescent Lake | OR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12.3% | 15.4% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.1% | 71.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 13.1% | 6.5% |
St. Charles Medical Center - Bend
50.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
The typical home in Crescent Lake is valued at about $464K
Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 2.1% in value. For households in Crescent Lake, the share who are owner-occupiers is 55%.
$464KZillow home value
Typical home value
Crescent Lake$464K
Oregon$493K
+2.1%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Crescent Lake is inland flooding, at a moderate overall level
56% of Crescent Lake’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by avalanches at 24%. Compared with 53% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage locally is lower. Households locally have drawn federal disaster aid once, in 2020.
47risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingAvalanchesCold waves
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Crescent Lake
14pages on Crescent Lake
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Crescent Lake; the nearest are
Oregon State University-Cascades CampusUniversity or college · Public · Bend47.5 mi$13,566 in-state tuitionCentral Oregon Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Bend48.6 mi$5,049 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Crescent Lake residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oregon.
About Crescent Lake
Unincorporated community in the state of Oregon, United States
Crescent Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Klamath County, Oregon, United States. It is situated 2.5 miles (4.0 km) northeast of the lake Crescent Lake and 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Odell Lake on Oregon Route 58, and is next to Crescent Lake State Airport. Crescent Lake was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. As of the 2020 census, Crescent Lake had a population of 119. The north end of the CDP, at the intersection of Route 58 and Crescent Lake Highway (Oregon Route 429), is known as Crescent Lake Junction.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 4,724 ft
- Area code
- 458, 541
Questions about Crescent Lake
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Crescent Lake, OR a good place to live?
Crescent Lake has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Some 154 people live in this town, in Oregon.