Find veterans benefits and claims contacts for Lake County, Oregon.
Oregon county or tribal veterans services
ODVA-listed veteran service office; call to confirm assistance and meeting details.
Area served: Lake County.
North Lake Annex 87127 Christmas Valley Highway Christmas Valley, OR 97641Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Oregon county or tribal veterans services
ODVA-listed veteran service office; call to confirm assistance and meeting details.
Area served: Lake County.
County Courthouse 513 Center St Lakeview, OR 97630Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 550, give or take 165 civilian veterans in Lake County.
Among Oregon's 36 counties and equivalents, Lake County ranks 33rd by its estimated number of veterans.
| Measure | Lake County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 44 percent above the Oregon share; above the national share. | 30 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 19 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
Lake County has about 115, give or take 56 veterans 75 and older, making up 21 percent of its veterans compared with 29 percent in Oregon.
Veterans under 35 account for 13 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Lake County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Women veterans account for 10 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Lake County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
| Measure | Lake County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $28,706 ± $5,853 | $50,959 ± $1,009 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $30,525 ± $3,764 | $41,615 ± $222 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 19.8% ± 11.2 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 39.3% ± 14.6 points | 34.6% ± 0.7 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 57.8% ± 20.5 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 1.7% ± 15.4 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 90.9% ± 5.9 points | 96.2% ± 0.3 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 17.6% ± 10.0 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035. VetPop2023 projections for small counties show direction only. Projection source and method.
VA reports 310 veterans in Lake County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 65 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 29 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 48 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 102 |
| 100 percent | 66 |
FY2019: 305 recipients. Change to FY2025: +5.
VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).
In 2025, lenders reported 17 VA-backed home loans out of 116 home loans made in Lake County (14.7% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $256,000.
The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 163, give or take 84; a small survey sample; treat as rough) and post-9/11 only (about 104, give or take 66; a small survey sample; treat as rough).
VA reported about $9.0 million in compensation and pension spending and about $4.8 million in medical care spending in Lake County for FY2025.
White City VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
8495 Crater Lake Highway, White City, OR 97503-3011
New-patient wait for primary care: 1 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 127 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Klamath Falls VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
2225 North Eldorado Boulevard, Klamath Falls, OR 97601-6417
New-patient wait for primary care: 7 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 80 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Central Oregon Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
1645 NE Forbes Road, Suite 105, Bend, OR 97701
about 98 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Boise VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
444 W. Fort Street, Boise, ID 83702
about 219 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Lake County is Roseburg VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Roseburg, OR, about 154 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Lake County is Grants Pass Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Grants Pass, OR, about 151 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Portland RO (station 348); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Eagle Point National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
2763 Riley Road Eagle Point, OR 97524
541-826-2511
About 124 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Northern California Veterans Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
11800 Gas Point Rd Igo, CA 96047
866-777-4533
About 194.5 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
This cemetery is in another state. State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules, which can include residency in that state.
National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.
Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.
These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
On one night in January 2024, Oregon Balance of State CoC counted 389 veterans experiencing homelessness (88 sheltered, 301 unsheltered).
OR-505 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.
The HUD workbook reports 458 veterans for the 2019 comparison.
This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.
If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.
Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is White City VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 541-826-2111. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)
Qualifying Oregon veterans rated at least 40 percent disabled may exempt some homestead assessed value.
Eligible Oregon children and spouses of veterans rated 100 percent service-connected receive tuition waivers toward qualifying bachelor or master degrees.
Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.
ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.
Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.
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