Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR

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Population

111,812

0.333% 1-year growth

Median Age

41.2

Poverty Rate

20.5%

Median Household Income

$42,413

4.9% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$152,400

3.74% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

39,709

1.45% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR had a population of 112k people with a median age of 41.2 and a median household income of $42,413. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR grew from 111,441 to 111,812, a 0.333% increase and its median household income grew from $40,431 to $42,413, a 4.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.7%), White (Hispanic) (14%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.23%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.58%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.22%). 12.4% of the people in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR speak a non-English language, and 96% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR are Oregon Institute of Technology (792 degrees awarded in 2017), Treasure Valley Community College (461 degrees), and Klamath Community College (318 degrees).

The median property value in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR is $152,400, and the homeownership rate is 63.4%. Most people in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 15.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR is 2 cars per household.

Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR borders Eagle City PUMA, ID, Caldwell & Nampa (South & West) Cities PUMA, ID, Sparks City PUMA, NV, Rural Nevada PUMA, NV, Umatilla, Union, Baker & Wallowa Counties PUMA, OR, The Dalles City PUMA, OR, Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR, Ashland City PUMA, OR, Douglas County PUMA, OR, Deschutes County PUMA, OR, and Del Norte, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas & Siskiyou Counties PUMA, CA.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oregon and California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 60.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.5%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.54%). The most partisan county was Lake County, OR with 76.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley, Dianne Feinstein, and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of Oregon and California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oregon and California is currently represented by 58 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR. Showing the available data for California.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (60.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (32.5%)
Republican Party
Gary Johnson (3.54%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon and California went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 60.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.5%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.54%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oregon and California for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Oregon and California.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for California

60.3% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Oregon and California

Lake County, OR
76.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Grant County, OR
74% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Multnomah County, OR
73.3% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Oregon and California was Lake County, OR with 76.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Oregon and California colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Oregon and California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon and California.

Ron Wyden

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on February 5, 1996
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Bob Packwood.

Jeff Merkley

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley, Dianne Feinstein, and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing Oregon and California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oregon and California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Oregon and California

Oregon and California is currently represented by 58 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oregon and California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR is home to a population of 112k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2018, 6.22% of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR residents were born outside of the country (6.96k people).

In 2018, there were 5.36 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (83.6k people) in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.6k White (Hispanic) and 3.62k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR are Spanish (11,321 speakers), German (265 speakers), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (207 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
83.6k ± 65
White (Hispanic)
15.6k ± 625
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.62k ± 393

17.5%

Hispanic Population

19.6k people

17.5% of the people in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR are hispanic (19.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
11,321 speakers (10.8%)
German
265 speakers (0.253%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
207 speakers (0.197%)

12.4% of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was Spanish. 10.8% of the overall population of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR are native Spanish speakers. 0.253% speak German and 0.197% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

6.22%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

6.96k people

6.34%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

7.06k people

As of 2018, 6.22% of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR residents (6.96k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was 6.34%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.3

In 2018, the median age of all people in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was 41.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 45. But people in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR are getting staying the same age. In 2017, the average age of all Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR residents was 41.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,422 ± 1,600 people
Canada
196 ± 343 people
England
194 ± 342 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was Mexico, the natal country of 4,422 Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR residents, followed by Canada with 196 and England with 194.

Citizenship

96%

2018 Citizenship

96%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 96% of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,890 ± 344
Gulf War (2001-)
1,787 ± 290
Gulf War (1990s)
1,184 ± 222

Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.18 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR is $42,413. In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was Lake Oswego, West Linn, Wilsonville & Canby Cities PUMA, OR with a value of $94,808, followed by Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR and Beaverton City (West) & Aloha PUMA, OR, with respective values of $86,397 and $85,545.

Males in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $35,466. The income inequality in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.441, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR employs 39.7k people. The largest industries in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR are Restaurants & Food Services (2,942 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,561 people), and Hospitals (2,132 people), and the highest paying industries are Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($108,911), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($107,703), and Architectural, engineering & related services ($66,942).

Wages

Median Household Income

$42,413

2018 value

± $1,610

4.9%

1 Year Growth

± 4.82%

Households in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR have a median annual income of $42,413, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $40,431 in 2017, which represents a 4.9% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$46,497

Average Male Salary in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR

± $7,650

$35,466

Average Female Salary in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR

± $6,731

In 2017, full-time male employees in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR made 1.31 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR

Black
$44,022 ± $84,266
Asian
$41,638 ± $44,331
White
$35,923 ± $4,927

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR workers was Black. These workers were paid 1.06 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.441

2017 Wage GINI in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR

0.435

2016 Wage GINI in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR

In 2017, the income inequality in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.44% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was Lake Oswego, West Linn, Wilsonville & Canby Cities PUMA, OR with a value of $94,808, followed by Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR and Beaverton City (West) & Aloha PUMA, OR, with respective values of $86,397 and $85,545.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

20.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR (21.8k out of 106k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
18,717 ± 903
Hispanic
5,545 ± 470
Two Or More
1,130 ± 213

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

39.7k

2017 Value

1.45%

1 Year growth

± 1.45%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR grew at a rate of 1.45%, from 39.1k employees to 39.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,319 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,210 people), and Cashiers (1,050 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR, by number of employees, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,319 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,210 people), and Cashiers (1,050 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR has an unusually high number of residents working as Conservation scientists & foresters (21.3 times higher than expected), Automotive & watercraft service attendants- (12 times), and Logging workers (10.7 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR, by average salary, are Physicians & surgeons ($211,434), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers ($129,016), and Firstline supervisors of nonretail sales workers ($124,588).

Industries

Employment by Industries

39.7k

2017 Value

1.45%

1 Year growth

± 1.45%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR grew at a rate of 1.45%, from 39.1k employees to 39.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR, are Restaurants & Food Services (2,942 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,561 people), and Hospitals (2,132 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR, though some of these residents may live in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR, by number of employees, are Restaurants & Food Services (2,942 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,561 people), and Hospitals (2,132 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR has an unusually high number of Forestry except logging (35.6 times higher than expected), Veneer, plywood, & engineered wood products (32.7 times), and Miscellaneous wood products (21.4 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR, by average salary, are Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($108,911), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($107,703), and Architectural, engineering & related services ($66,942).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California and Oregon to other states, or from other states to California and Oregon.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound California and Oregon product (by dollars) was Electronics with $209B, followed by Mixed freight ($176B) and Motorized vehicles ($135B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Oregon and California products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for California and Oregon.

$1.54T

2015 Value in California

$2.48T

Projected 2045 Value in California

61.2% growth

$134B

2015 Value in Oregon

$201B

Projected 2045 Value in Oregon

49.9% growth

In 2015, total outbound California trade was $1.54T. This is expected to increase 61.2% to $2.48T by 2045.

Comparatively, total outbound Oregon trade was $134B. This is expected to increase 49.9% to $201B by 2045.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California and Oregon to other states, or from other states to California and Oregon.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$65.5B
Washington
$57.7B
Arizona
$44.2B

In 2015, the top outbound California and Oregon domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $65.5B, followed by Washington with $57.7B and Arizona and $44.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California and Oregon shares with each state (excluding itself).

Education

In 2017, universities in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR awarded 1,597 degrees. The student population of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR is skewed towards women, with 4,230 male students and 4,772 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR are White (1,169 and 74%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (163 and 10.3%), Unknown (80 and 5.07%), and Two or More Races (65 and 4.12%).

The largest universities in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR by number of degrees awarded are Oregon Institute of Technology (792 and 49.6%), Treasure Valley Community College (461 and 28.9%), and Klamath Community College (318 and 19.9%).

The most popular majors in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (217 and 13.6%), Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (85 and 5.32%), and Dental Hygiene (71 and 4.45%).

The median tuition costs in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $8,422 and $26,807 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Mechanical Engineering
52 degree-majorss awarded
Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician
85 degree-majorss awarded
Dental Hygiene
60 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was Mechanical Engineering with 52 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Oregon Institute of Technology
792 degrees awarded
Treasure Valley Community College
461 degrees awarded
Klamath Community College
318 degrees awarded

$8,422

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR institution with the largest number of graduating students was Oregon Institute of Technology with 792 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

794

Degrees Awarded to Men

803

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 794 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR, which is 0.989 times less than the 803 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,169 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
163 degrees awarded
Unknown
80 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR were to White students. These 1,169 degrees mean that there were 7.17 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 163 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was $152,400 in 2018, which is 0.663 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $146,900 to $152,400, a 3.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR is 63.4%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR have an average commute time of 15.4 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$152,400

2018 Median

± $4,015

$146,900

2017 Median

± $5,084

In 2018, the median property value in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR grew to to $152,400 from the previous year's value of $146,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$42,413

Median Household Income

± $1,610

44.2k

Number of Households

± 1,274

In 2018, the median household income of the 44.2k households in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR grew to $42,413 from the previous year's value of $40,431.

The following chart displays the households in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

63.4%

2018 Homeownership

63.3%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 63.4% of the housing units in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

15.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR have a shorter commute time (15.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 1.41% of the workforce in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
77.8%
Carpooled
9.53%
Worked At Home
6.52%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was Drove Alone (77.8%), followed by those who Carpooled (9.53%) and those who Worked At Home (6.52%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

91.3% of the population of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR has health coverage, with 31.7% on employee plans, 26.7% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 3.35% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Oregon was $8,044 in 2014. This is a 7.73% increase from the previous year ($7,467).

Per capita personal health care spending in California was $7,549 in 2014. This is a 4.04% increase from the previous year ($7,256).

Primary care physicians in Oregon see 1070 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.187% increase from the previous year (1068 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1272 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 226 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in California see 1281 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1281 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1214 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 324 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Crook County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.2%). Additionally, Linn County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (35.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon and California.

1,070 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oregon

1,281 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in Oregon see an average of 1,070 patients per year. This represents a 0.187% increase from the previous year (1,068 patients).

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,281 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,281 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Oregon and California in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon and California.

$8,044

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Oregon

$7,549

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in California

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Oregon (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 7.73%, from $7,467 to $8,044.

Similarly, all personal health care spending per capita in California (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.04%, from $7,256 to $7,549.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

8.67%

Uninsured

31.7%

Employer Coverage

26.7%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

15%

Non-Group

3.35%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR declined by 28.6% from 12.1% to 8.67%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.