At a Glance
Median Income
$60,625
$19,799 per capita
Home Value
$177,800
Zillow: $509,334
Median Rent
$1,071/mo
18.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
14.2% smoking rate
How Clark Fork Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clark Fork's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clark Fork a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clark Fork residents earn a median household income of $60,625 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,799. The unemployment rate stands at 10.7% (197% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,496 business establishments, including 144 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clark Fork is $177,800 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $509,334. Median rent is $1,071/month, with 18.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
7.3% of adults in Clark Fork hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clark Fork has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population981
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density991/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,625
Per Capita$19,799
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$2,546M
Avg Weekly Wage$995
Housing
A+
Home Value$177,800
Rent$1,071
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$509,334
Housing Units419
Rent Burden18.9%
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,636/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain30.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation2,094 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute17 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Clark Fork was built in 1958.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 144 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.