About Klamath Falls & Klamath County

Klamath Falls has been voted one of the 100 best places to live in America by Relocate-america.com. Portland was the only other Oregon community to make the cut.

History of Klamath County

Klamath County is the fourth largest county in Oregon, with more than 6,100 square miles. The region boasts an average of 300 sunny days per year. Klamath Lake is the largest natural lake, west of the Great Salt Lake, covering more than 133 square miles. Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the U.S. and only 35 miles from Paradise Hill.

The city of Klamath Falls is a unique blend of downtown historic buildings in a progressive community, offering cultural activities in theaters and museums. The region has a rich heritage of timber, livestock and agriculture. Today, unlimited recreational activities abound. Mountains and lakes offer beautiful views and sightseeing.

Demographics

Klamath County has a population of 63,775 with most of its residents located within the urban growth boundary of the city of Klamath Falls, Oregon's City of Sunshine with an average of 300 sunny days per year. Considered semi-arid high desert, at an elevation of 4,105, the total precipitation averages 18 inches annually including some snowfall.

Areas of Interest

Klamath County is home to Crater Lake National Park, and the Klamath National Wildlife Refuges. Bird watching is especially extraordinary in the basin, which is nesting and migratory grounds to a wide variety of bird species of the Pacific Flyway. Outdoor recreation opportunities include: golf courses, tennis, boating, hiking, hunting, fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding, jet boat excursions, and sailing sports. Winter sports abound in ice-skating, cross-country and downhill skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing. Three ski resorts, Willamette Pass, Mt. Ashland and Mt. Shasta are located within 90 miles of Paradise Hill.