Klamath Falls, Oregon - wikipedia Klamath Falls, Oregon Klamath Falls, Oregon City Downtown Klamath Falls Nickname ( s ) : Oregon 's City of Sunshine Motto : `` Working For You '' Location in Oregon Klamath Falls, Oregon Location in the United States Coordinates : 42 ° 13 ′ 24 '' N 121 ° 46 ′ 39 '' W ﻿ / ﻿ 42.22333 ° N 121.77750 ° W ﻿ / 42.22333 ; - 121.77750 Coordinates : 42 ° 13 ′ 24 '' N 121 ° 46 ′ 39 '' W ﻿ / ﻿ 42.22333 ° N 121.77750 ° W ﻿ / 42.22333 ; - 121.77750 Country United States State Oregon County Klamath Incorporated 1905 Government Mayor Carol Westfall Area Total 20.66 sq mi ( 53.51 km ) Land 19.81 sq mi ( 51.31 km ) Water 0.85 sq mi ( 2.20 km ) Elevation 4,099 ft ( 1,249.4 m ) Population ( 2010 ) Total 20,840 Estimate ( 2013 ) 21,207 Density 1,052.0 / sq mi ( 406.2 / km ) Time zone Pacific ( UTC - 8 ) Summer ( DST ) Pacific ( UTC - 7 ) ZIP codes 97601, 97603 Area code ( s ) 541 FIPS code 41 - 39700 GNIS feature ID Website City Website Klamath Falls ( / ˈklæməθ / KLAM - əth ) ( Klamath : ʔiWLaLLoonʔa ) is a city in and the county seat of Klamath County, Oregon, United States. The city was originally called Linkville when George Nurse founded the town in 1867. It was named after the Link River, on whose falls the city was sited. The name was changed to Klamath Falls in 1893. The population was 20,840 at the 2010 census. The city is on the southeastern shore of the Upper Klamath Lake and about 25 miles ( 40 km ) north of the California -- Oregon border. The Klamath Falls area had been inhabited by Native Americans for at least 4,000 years before the first European settlers. The Klamath Basin became part of the Oregon Trail with the opening of the Applegate Trail. Logging was Klamath Falls 's first major industry. Contents 1 Etymology 2 History 2.1 Water rights controversy 2.2 Geothermal heating 2.3 Air quality 3 Geography 3.1 Climate 4 Demographics 4.1 2010 census 4.2 2000 census 5 Government and politics 6 Economy 7 Military airbase 8 Education 8.1 Colleges and universities 8.2 Public schools 9 Recreation 10 Transportation 11 Notable people 12 Sister city 13 Radio stations 14 See also 15 References 15.1 Sources 16 External links Etymology After its founding in 1867, Klamath Falls was originally named Linkville. The name was changed to Klamath Falls in 1892 -- 93. The name Klamath / ˈklæməθ /, may be a variation of the descriptive native for `` people '' ( in Chinookan ) used by the indigenous peoples of the Northwest Plateau to refer to the region. Several locatives derived from the Modoc or Achomawi : lutuami, lit : `` lake dwellers '', móatakni, `` tule lake dwellers '', respectively, could have also led to spelling variations that ultimately made the word what it is today. No evidence suggests that the name is from Klamath origin. The Klamath themselves called the region Yulalona or Iwauna, which referred to the phenomenon of the Link River flowing upstream when the south wind blew hard. The Klamath name for the Link River white water falls was Tiwishkeni, or `` where the falling waters rush ''. From this Link River white water phenomenon `` Falls '' was added to Klamath in its name. In reality it 's best described as rapids rather than falls. The rapids are visible a short distance below the Link River Dam, where the water flow is generally insufficient to provide water flow over the river rocks. History See also : List of historic buildings in Klamath Falls, Oregon The Klamath and Modoc Indians were the first known inhabitants of the area. The Modoc Tribe 's homeland is about 20 miles ( 32 km ) south of Klamath Falls, but when they were pushed onto a reservation with their adversaries the Klamath, a rebellion ensued and they hid out in nearby lava beds. This led to the Modoc War of 1872 − 1873, which was a hugely expensive campaign for the US Cavalry, costing an estimated $500,000 − the equivalent of over 8 million in year - 2000 dollars. Seventeen Indians and 83 whites were killed. The Applegate Trail, which passes through the lower Klamath area, was blazed in 1846 from west to east in an attempt to provide a safer route for emigrants on the Oregon Trail. The first non-Indian settler is considered to have been Wallace Baldwin, a 19 - year - old civilian who drove fifty head of horses in the valley in 1852. In 1867, George Nurse, named the small settlement `` Linkville '', because of Link River north of Lake Ewauna. The Klamath Reclamation Project began in 1906 to drain marshland and move water to allow for agriculture. With the building of the main `` A '' Canal, water was first made available May 22, 1907. Veterans of World War I and World War II were given homesteading opportunities on the reclaimed land. During World War II, a Japanese - American internment camp, the Tule Lake War Relocation Center, was located in nearby Newell, California, and a satellite of the Camp White, Oregon, POW camp was located just on the Oregon - California border near the town of Tulelake, California. In May 1945, about 30 miles ( 48 km ) east of Klamath Falls, ( near Bly, Oregon ) a Japanese balloon bomb killed a woman and five children on a church outing. This is said to be the only Japanese - inflicted casualty on the US mainland during the war. Timber harvesting through the use of railroad was extensive in Klamath County for the first few decades of the 20th century. With the arrival of the Southern Pacific Transportation Company in 1909, Klamath Falls grew quickly from a few hundred to several thousand. Dozens of lumber mills cut fir and pine lumber, and the industry flourished until the late 1980s when the northern spotted owl and other endangered species were driving forces in changing western forest policy. On September 20, 1993, a series of earthquakes struck near Klamath Falls. Many downtown buildings, including the county courthouse and the former Sacred Heart Academy and Convent, were damaged or destroyed. There were two deaths attributed to the earthquake. Klamath Falls, 1909 Water rights controversy Link River downstream white water falls from which Klamath Falls got its name. The city made national headlines in 2001 when a court decision was made to shut off Klamath Project irrigation water on April 6 because of Endangered Species Act requirements. The Lost River sucker and shortnose sucker were listed on the Federal Endangered Species List in 1988, and when drought struck in 2001, a panel of scientists stated that further diversion of water for agriculture would be detrimental to these species, which reside in the Upper Klamath Lake, as well as to the protected Coho salmon which spawn in the Klamath River. Many protests by farmers and citizens culminated in a `` Bucket Brigade '' on Main Street May 7, 2001, in Klamath Falls. The event was attended by 18,000 farmers, ranchers, citizens, and politicians. Two giant bucket monuments have since been constructed and erected in town to commemorate the event. Such universal criticism resulted in a new plan implemented in early 2002 to resume irrigation to farmers. Low river flows in the Klamath and Trinity rivers and high temperatures led to a mass die - off of at least 33,000 salmon in 2002. Dwindling salmon numbers have practically shut down the fishing industry in the region and caused over $60 million in disaster aid being given to fishermen to offset losses. Ninety percent of Trinity River water is diverted for California agriculture. According to a National Academy of Sciences report of October 22, 2003, limiting irrigation water did little if anything to help endangered fish and may have hurt the populations. A contrary report has criticized the National Academy of Sciences report. The Chiloquin Dam has been removed to help improve sucker spawning habitat. Geothermal heating Klamath Falls is located in a known geothermal resource area. Geothermal power has been used directly for geothermal heating in the area since the early 1900s. A downtown district heating system was constructed in 1981 and extended in 1982. There was public opposition to the scheme. Many homes were heated by private geothermal wells, and owners were concerned that the city system could lower the water level and / or reduce water temperatures. System operation was delayed until 1984 following an aquifer study. Full operational testing showed no negative impact on the private wells. The system was shut down again in 1986 after multiple distribution piping failures were discovered. By 1991, the distribution piping had been reconstructed, and the system was again operating. The system has been expanded since then, and according to the Oregon Institute of Technology, the operation is `` at or near operational break - even ''. The system is used to provide direct heat for homes, city schools, greenhouses, government and commercial buildings, geothermally heated snowmelt systems for sidewalks and roads, and process heat for the wastewater treatment plant. Air quality According to Oregon 's Department of Environmental Quality significant efforts are being made to improve the air quality in the Klamath Basin. The following excerpts are from a report produced by DEQ in September 2012. Because of topography, weather and a large number of woodstoves, the Klamath Falls area has a long history of identifying problems with particulate pollutions and working to solve them. With increased understanding of the health effects of particulates, EPA has made the standards more protective over time, addressing smaller sized particles that are the most hazardous but more difficult to control. Since 1994, the Klamath Falls area has attained the larger or coarse ( PM10 ) particulate matter standard. In 2009, with the adoption of a fine particulate ( PM2. 5 ) matter standard, EPA changed the legal status of the Klamath Falls Area from attainment ( meeting air quality standards ) to nonattainment ( not meeting air quality standards ) for fine particulate matter ( PM2. 5 ). DEQ has adopted an attainment plan with associated regulations to ensure that the Klamath Falls area meets the current PM2. 5 standard. '' In November 2007, Klamath County revised its Clean Air Ordinance to implement early particulate reductions, including : Revising woodstove curtailment levels to restrict wood burning when weather conditions could lead to accumulation of particulate in the Klamath Falls area Requiring removal of an uncertified woodstove upon sale of a home Prohibiting the use of burn barrels Tightening enforcement of wood stove curtailment A series of woodstove change - out efforts funded by the city of Klamath Falls, EPA and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act resulted in replacement of 584 woodstoves and significant emission reductions between 2008 and 2011. '' Geography Upper Klamath Lake Canoe Trail, with ponderosa pine and quaking aspen in fall foliage According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.66 square miles ( 53.51 km ), of which 19.81 square miles ( 51.31 km ) is land and 0.85 square miles ( 2.20 km ) is water. The elevation is 4,099 feet ( 1,249 m ). Klamath Falls has a high desert landscape. The older part of the city is located above natural geothermal springs. These have been used for the heating of homes and streets, primarily in the downtown area. Climate Klamath Falls is known as `` Oregon 's City of Sunshine '' because the area enjoys 300 days of sun per year. Klamath Falls is a high desert and features a climate with cold snowy winters along with hot summer afternoons and cool summer nights. Under the Köppen climate classification the city 's climate type is Csb, often described as Warm Summer Mediterranean. Using the 0 ° C ( 32 ° F ) isotherm preferred by some climatologists Klamath Falls is a Dsb climate, often described as Warm Summer Continental Mediterranean. Typical of its region, Klamath Falls has a dry season in summertime, with the greatest precipitation occurring in wintertime, much of it falling as snow. Although it is not arid or semi-arid, total precipitation is still low, at 13.41 inches ( 340.6 mm ) per year, due to Klamath Falls being in the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains to the west. The wettest `` rain year '' has been from July 1957 to June 1958 with 20.36 inches ( 517.1 mm ) and the driest from July 1954 to June 1955 with 6.09 inches ( 154.7 mm ). The all - time record high is 105 ° F ( 40.6 ° C ), set on July 27, 1911, and the all - time record low is − 24 ° F ( − 31.1 ° C ), set on January 15, 1888. The freeze - free season averages around 120 days, with the first freeze in a typical year being on September 21, and the last freeze being on June 1. On average 21 days per year reach 90 ° F ( 32.2 ° C ) or higher, and two nights per year reach temperatures of 0 ° F ( − 17.8 ° C ) or lower. Climate data for Klamath Falls, Oregon Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Record high ° F ( ° C ) 78 ( 26 ) 69 ( 21 ) 77 ( 25 ) 87 ( 31 ) 98 ( 37 ) 100 ( 38 ) 105 ( 41 ) 104 ( 40 ) 103 ( 39 ) 92 ( 33 ) 79 ( 26 ) 63 ( 17 ) 105 ( 41 ) Average high ° F ( ° C ) 38.1 ( 3.4 ) 44.0 ( 6.7 ) 50.8 ( 10.4 ) 59.3 ( 15.2 ) 67.5 ( 19.7 ) 75.7 ( 24.3 ) 85.3 ( 29.6 ) 84.0 ( 28.9 ) 76.0 ( 24.4 ) 63.7 ( 17.6 ) 48.3 ( 9.1 ) 39.4 ( 4.1 ) 61.01 ( 16.12 ) Average low ° F ( ° C ) 20.6 ( − 6.3 ) 24.5 ( − 4.2 ) 28.1 ( − 2.2 ) 32.5 ( 0.3 ) 39.0 ( 3.9 ) 45.0 ( 7.2 ) 51.4 ( 10.8 ) 49.8 ( 9.9 ) 43.2 ( 6.2 ) 35.4 ( 1.9 ) 28.2 ( − 2.1 ) 22.7 ( − 5.2 ) 35.03 ( 1.68 ) Record low ° F ( ° C ) − 24 ( − 31 ) − 10 ( − 23 ) − 5 ( − 21 ) 10 ( − 12 ) 17 ( − 8 ) 22 ( − 6 ) 28 ( − 2 ) 28 ( − 2 ) 20 ( − 7 ) 11 ( − 12 ) ( − 17 ) − 17 ( − 27 ) − 24 ( − 31 ) Average precipitation inches ( mm ) 1.99 ( 50.5 ) 1.39 ( 35.3 ) 1.27 ( 32.3 ) 0.81 ( 20.6 ) 0.98 ( 24.9 ) 0.77 ( 19.6 ) 0.29 ( 7.4 ) 0.40 ( 10.2 ) 0.55 ( 14 ) 1.03 ( 26.2 ) 1.83 ( 46.5 ) 2.10 ( 53.3 ) 13.41 ( 340.8 ) Average snowfall inches ( cm ) 12.1 ( 30.7 ) 6.0 ( 15.2 ) 3.8 ( 9.7 ) ( 3 ) 0.2 ( 0.5 ) 0.0 ( 0 ) 0.0 ( 0 ) 0.0 ( 0 ) 0.0 ( 0 ) 0.3 ( 0.8 ) 3.8 ( 9.7 ) 9.1 ( 23.1 ) 36.5 ( 92.7 ) Average precipitation days ( ≥ 0.01 in ) 11 9 9 7 7 5 6 9 11 81 Source : Western Regional Climate Center Demographics Historical population Census Pop. % ± 1880 250 -- 1890 364 45.6 % 1900 447 22.8 % 1910 2,758 517.0 % 1920 4,801 74.1 % 1930 16,093 235.2 % 1940 16,497 2.5 % 1950 15,875 − 3.8 % 1960 16,949 6.8 % 1970 15,775 − 6.9 % 1980 16,661 5.6 % 17,737 6.5 % 2000 19,480 9.8 % 20,840 7.0 % Est. 2016 21,524 3.3 % Sources : U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate 2010 Census The Oregon Bank Building is one of 13 sites in Klamath Falls listed on the National Register of Historic Places As of the census of 2010, there were 20,840 people, 8,542 households, and 4,876 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,052.0 inhabitants per square mile ( 406.2 / km ). There were 9,595 housing units at an average density of 484.4 per square mile ( 187.0 / km ). The racial makeup of the city was 83.4 % White, 1.0 % African American, 4.3 % Native American, 1.6 % Asian, 0.1 % Pacific Islander, 4.5 % from other races, and 5.0 % from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.8 % of the population. There were 8,542 households of which 30.4 % had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.5 % were married couples living together, 13.0 % had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6 % had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.9 % were non-families. 32.9 % of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3 % had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age in the city was 33.6 years. 23.6 % of residents were under the age of 18 ; 14.6 % were between the ages of 18 and 24 ; 25.2 % were from 25 to 44 ; 24.1 % were from 45 to 64 ; and 12.3 % were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3 % male and 50.7 % female. 2000 Census As of the census of 2000, there were 19,462 people, 7,916 households, and 4,670 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,089.5 / sq mi ( 420.7 / km ). There were 8,722 housing units at an average density of 488.3 / sq mi ( 188.5 / km ). The racial makeup of the city was : 85.12 % White 1.02 % African American 4.44 % Native American 1.32 % Asian 0.13 % Pacific Islander 4.15 % from other races 3.83 % from two or more races 9.32 % of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 7,916 households out of which : 30.0 % had children under the age of 18 living with them 42.2 % were married couples living together 11.7 % had a female householder with no husband present 41.0 % were non-families 32.4 % of all households were made up of individuals 11.9 % had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.99. The age distribution was : 25.5 % under the age of 18 13.1 % from 18 to 24 27.2 % from 25 to 44 21.5 % from 45 to 64 12.8 % who were 65 years of age or older The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.1 males. The median income for a household in the city was $28,498, and the median income for a family was $37,021. Males had a median income of $31,567 versus $22,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,710. About 21.9 % of the population and 16.2 % of families were below the poverty line, including 26.8 % of those under age 18 and 9.5 % of those 65 or over. Government and politics The Klamath County Courthouse Klamath Falls is a home rule municipality under the Oregon Constitution, and has been governed by a council -- manager form of government since its citizens voted to adopt the current charter in 1972. The city council, which is nonpartisan, has five members, each elected from one of the five wards. They serve four - year terms, which are staggered so that either two or three seats are up for election every two years. The mayor, who is nonpartisan and serves a term of four years, presides over all city council meetings. This official appoints committees, can veto any ordinance not passed with the affirmative vote of at least four council members, and casts tie - breaking votes. The city manager, however, is the administrative head of the city. This official is appointed by the council and serves an indefinite term at the council 's pleasure. The municipal judge and the city attorney are appointed on the same basis. Todd Kellstrom has been mayor since 1992, and is currently serving a fifth consecutive term. Nathan Cherpeski is the current city manager. For the purpose of representation in the state legislature, Klamath Falls is located in the 28th Senate district, represented by Republican Doug Whitsett, and in the 56th House district, represented by Republican Bill Garrard. Federally, Klamath Falls is located in Oregon 's 2nd congressional district, which has a Cook Partisan Voting Index of R + 10 and is represented by Republican Greg Walden. Economy This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( June 2011 ) Sky Lakes Medical Center is the largest employer in the area, followed by the Klamath Falls City School District Other major employers are JELD - WEN, Collins Products, Columbia Forest Products, NEW Corp, Klamath County School District, and Oregon Institute of Technology. Klamath Falls is home to the 173rd Fighter Wing of the Oregon Air National Guard, stationed at Kingsley Field airbase. The 270 Air Traffic Control Squadron resides at Kingsley Field Oregon Air National Guard Base. The 173rd Fighter Wing currently flies F - 15 C / D Variants. Military airbase Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base also known as Klamath Falls Airport was established in 1928 and is now the home of the 173rd Fighter Wing of the Oregon Air National Guard. Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base has the second largest runway in Oregon ( 10,301 long by 150 feet wide ( 3,140 x 46 m ) ) and was listed as a backup landing strip for the Space Shuttle. As Kingsley Field is a training base for the Oregon Air National Guard, it is normal to hear aircraft throughout Klamath Falls during daylight hours. Education Klamath Union High School ( KU ) 2013 football team in action. Colleges and universities Klamath Community College Oregon Institute of Technology College of Cosmetology Public schools Klamath Falls and the surrounding area are served by Klamath County School District and the Klamath Falls City School District. Recreation Veterans Park on the south shore of the Upper Klamath Lake, downtown Klamath Falls. See also : List of parks in Klamath Falls, Oregon Klamath Falls is home to many outdoor winter and summer activities. The nearby Running Y Ranch Resort & hotel features a golf course designed by Arnold Palmer and an ice skating arena. The resort overlooks Upper Klamath Lake, the largest freshwater body west of the Rocky Mountains. There is also a canoe trail through the wildlife refuge at Rocky Point. With the help of many passionate community members, Klamath Falls has developed a series of trails in Moore Park. The trail network in and around Moore Park is well loved and heavily used by hikers, cyclists, runners, and others. Users have put countless hours into developing and improving excellent trails that offers varied terrain and vegetation, stunning views of Upper Klamath Lake and the Klamath Basin, and a range of difficulty levels. The OC&E Woods Line State Trail is a rail trail in the city and is the longest state park in Oregon. Wiard Park, along the OC&E State Trail and operated by the Wiard Memorial Park and Recreation District, is open dawn to dusk from May 1 to October 1. Klamath Falls has a Veterans Memorial Park located downtown along the shore of Lake Ewauna. Klamath Falls is located on the Pacific Flyway, and large numbers of waterfowl and raptors are seen throughout the year. A large number of bald eagles winter in Bear Valley, located 10 miles ( 16 km ) west of Klamath Falls, near Keno, and the American white pelican shows in great numbers in summer. Crater Lake National Park is 50 miles ( 80 km ) north of Klamath Falls, and 33 - mile ( 53 km ) Rim Drive, which circles the lake, is a favorite of cyclists. Winter cross country skiing and snow shoeing in the park is also very popular. The more - than - mile - high Crater Lake Marathon is an annual event. Lava Beds National Monument is about 30 miles ( 48 km ) to the southeast of Klamath Falls near the town of Tulelake, California. The Lava Beds provide an excellent opportunity to explore an area that has perhaps the highest concentration of lava tubes. The monument also interprets the Modoc War, including the First Battle of the Stronghold. Mountain Lakes Wilderness Area, one of the first designated wilderness areas in the United States, lies just to the west of Klamath Falls, providing some excellent opportunities for backpacking and fishing in pristine mountain lakes. Transportation Amtrak 's Coast Starlight at Klamath Falls station Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, serves Klamath Falls, operating its Coast Starlight daily in both directions between Seattle, Washington, and Los Angeles, California. Fixed route public transit service is operated by Basin Transit Service, a special service district with an elected board. Oregon POINT connects Klamath Falls with Medford and Brookings, Oregon. Sage Stage provides weekly service to Alturas, California. Passenger air service is provided at the Klamath Falls Airport. Regional air carrier PenAir resumed passenger flights from Klamath Falls to the Portland International Airport on October 6, 2016. PenAir utilizes the 30 passenger Saab 340B aircraft on the route. Klamath Falls Airport is also the location of the Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base, the airport and base are 6 miles ( 10 km ) south of downtown. Notable people Sharron Angle ( 1949 -- ), Nevada politician Brenda Bakke ( 1963 -- ), actress Dennis Bennett ( 1939 -- 2012 ), Major League Baseball player Harry D. Boivin ( 1904 -- 1999 ), Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives and twice President of the Oregon Senate Ernest C. Brace ( 1931 - 2014 ), pilot Jeff Bronkey ( 1965 - ), Major League Baseball player Don Pedro Colley ( 1938 -- ), actor Allison Cook, Miss Oregon 2013. Chris Eyre ( 1968 -- ), Sundance Film Festival award winner Helen J. Frye ( 1930 -- 2011 ), Federal District Court judge Chad Gray ( 1971 -- ), musician Ralph Hill ( 1908 -- 1994 ), Olympic 5000 meters silver medalist James Ivory ( 1928 -- ), Oscar - nominated director Charles S. Moore ( 1857 -- 1915 ), Oregon politician Dan O'Brien ( 1966 -- ), Olympic gold medalist in Decathlon Charles O. Porter ( 1919 -- 2006 ), Oregon politician Marty Ravellette ( 1939 -- 2007 ), armless hero who lived in Klamath Falls in the 1960s. Kim Walker - Smith, neopentecostal worship leader and recording artist Paul Zahniser ( 1896 -- 1964 ), Major League Baseball player Sister city Klamath Falls has one sister city, as designated by Sister Cities International : Rotorua, New Zealand Radio stations 88.1 FM - Christian ( translator ) 88.5 FM - Jefferson Public Radio classics & news service 89.5 FM - College Freeform KTEC 90.5 FM - Jefferson Public Radio news & information service 90.9 FM - Jefferson Public Radio rhythm & news service 93.3 FM - sports 91.9 FM - Jefferson Public Radio news & information service 92.5 FM - Country 96.5 FM - Country ( Tulelake ) 98.5 FM - Top 40 99.5 FM - Classic hits 100.7 FM - Christian 100.9 FM - Top ( translator ) 104.7 FM - Classic rock 105.5 FM - Top ( Merrill ) 106.9 FM - Adult contemporary 960 AM - Sports 1150 AM - Talk and news 1240 AM - Sports 1450 AM - Talk and news See also Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges Complex Klamath County Event Center Klamath Falls Airport Klamath Lake Klamath Reclamation Project Klamath River OC&E Woods Line State Trail References ^ Jump up to : `` US Gazetteer files 2010 ''. 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Question: what is the elevation of klamath falls oregon
Answer: 4,099 ft (1,249.4 m)