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Gilchrist, OR
Census-designated place in Klamath County, Oregon.
Population
291
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
767
ZIP codes
0
Gilchrist and its ZIP codes
Gilchrist at a glance
- Gilchrist is about 17 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
Local data for Gilchrist, OR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Klamath County. PPP loans are for Gilchrist.
Unemployment rate
6.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,944
23,884 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,476
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$623M
FY 2026, $8,981 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Gilchrist, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
829
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
51
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 21°F
19.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gilchrist, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
19.2%
U.S. 12.1% +7.1 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Gilchrist
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CrescentCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Crescent LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| La PineCity | 18 mi | 7.1 |
| ChemultCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| Beaver MarshCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| Three RiversCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 7.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gilchrist, OR in?
- Gilchrist is in Klamath County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Gilchrist, OR?
- About 291 people live in Gilchrist, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gilchrist?
- Nearby places include Crescent (1.3 mi), Crescent Lake (12 mi), La Pine (18 mi), Chemult (19 mi), Beaver Marsh (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023