Photo: User:Yuehai1981 · CC BY 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Klamath Falls is healthier than 58%
Klamath Falls trails Oregon on 14 of 26 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Klamath Falls. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Klamath Falls
More Klamath Falls adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (26.8%), vs 20.1% across Oregon. There are 52 miles of trails across 19 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Klamath Falls
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6.8% across Oregon. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3.3% across Oregon. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.7%, vs 6.5% across Oregon. In all, Klamath Falls runs above Oregon on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Klamath Falls
58.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.7% across Oregon. Among those 65 and older, 17.8% have lost all their teeth (Oregon 12.5%). Checkups ↓
Klamath Falls is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Klamath Falls is healthier than 21%. Against the 4,546 towns with similar household incomes ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 58%. Health Grade ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Oregon figure falls outside Klamath Falls’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Klamath Falls’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Klamath Falls is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns, #130 of 142 in Oregon. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 42% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 5%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Klamath Falls’ median household income is $46,693; among the 4,546 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 58%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oregon
Share of adults, with the Oregon figure marked.
52 miles of trails across 19 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Klamath Falls adults…
Klamath Falls runs above OR on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Klamath Falls adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
Care in and near Klamath Falls
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Klamath Falls, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Klamath Falls; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Klamath Falls adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Klamath Falls runs above Oregon.
A hello is a start.
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Klamath Falls and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klamath Falls | C− | 38.2% | 13.1% | 16.4% | CDC place |
| Altamont | C | 37.5% | 13.4% | 15.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Klamath Falls adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Klamath Falls
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Klamath Falls is better than Oregon on 0 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Oregon figure falls inside Klamath Falls’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Klamath Falls | OR | U.S. | vs OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.6%21.8–27.7 | 19% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%15–18.8 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.8%18.6–23.2 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.2%31.8–45.3 | 33.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.1%11.5–15 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36.8%33.1–40.7 | 32.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.9%30.2–37.9 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.2%26.2–32.4 | 27.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 13.1%11.7–14.8 | 11.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.5–9.1 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%7–8.6 | 6.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.4%8.4–10.5 | 6.8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.8%14.5–21.2 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.4%14.2–18.7 | 12% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.8%22.8–31.4 | 20.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%12.9–18.6 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.9%28–40.2 | 30.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.3%9.6–13 | 8.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.1%67.2–75 | 72.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.1%54.3–61.7 | 64.7% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.1%76.8–81.3 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.4%67.4–73.2 | 71.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.6%57.2–67.7 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.3%66.1–81.2 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.1%25.3–33.2 | 27.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37%32.9–41.6 | 30% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.9%15–19.1 | 13% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.2%17.2–21.4 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.8%6.2–7.4 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.1%10–12.3 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.6–5.5 | 3.4% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Oregon figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Klamath Falls
Is Klamath Falls a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Klamath Falls is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #130 of 142 in Oregon. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Klamath Falls?
CDC estimates 38.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.8% and 45.3%, against 33.6% across Oregon and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Klamath Falls?
Sky Lakes Medical Center in Klamath Falls, 2.6 miles in a straight line from Klamath Falls’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Klamath Falls have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.6–13%), against 8.5% across Oregon.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Klamath Falls more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Klamath Falls.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Oregon figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.