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Klamath Falls, OR

Cost of living in Klamath County, OR

Estimated monthly cost
$2,899/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 69,812 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $842 29%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $440 15%
Groceries $350 12%
Transport $320 11%
State tax $244 8%
Energy $163 6%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Klamath County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$758
per month
1 bedroom
$842
per month
2 bedroom
$1,105
per month
3 bedroom
$1,548
per month
4 bedroom
$1,856
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Klamath County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$59,353
per year
Individual earnings
$36,943
per year
Per capita
$32,939
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Klamath County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$255,700
Annual property tax
$1,734

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Klamath County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$117
per month · 13¢/kWh
Natural gas
$46
per month
Annual total
$1,956
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Klamath County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.3%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Klamath County

State and local tax rates for Oregon.

State income tax
9.9%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
0.0%
Combined sales tax
0.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Klamath County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
17.7 min
Drive alone
80.1%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
8.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Klamath County

What it costs to live in Klamath County each month.

Single person
$2,899
per month
  • Rent $842
  • Energy $163
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $350
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $440
  • State tax $244
Couple
$4,284
per month
  • Rent $1,105
  • Energy $196
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $580
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $641
  • State tax $408
Family
$6,876
per month
  • Rent $1,548
  • Energy $244
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $880
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $641
  • State tax $408

Frequently asked questions about Klamath County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Klamath County?

In Klamath County, OR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $842 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,105 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,548 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Klamath County?

In Klamath County, OR, the average household income is $59,353 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,943 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Klamath County?

The estimated cost of living in Klamath County, OR is approximately $2,899 per month for a single person, $4,284 for a couple, $6,876 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Klamath County?

The combined sales tax rate in Klamath County, OR is 0.00%, which includes the Oregon state rate of 0.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Klamath County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Klamath County, OR would need approximately $2,899 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $59,353 per year ($4,946 per month). Klamath County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Klamath County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Klamath County, OR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Klamath County?

The average home value in Klamath County, OR is $255,700, with average annual property taxes of $1,734, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Klamath County compare to other areas?

You can compare Klamath County, OR with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Klamath County is in the Klamath Falls, OR metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources