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Ione, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Pend Oreille County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
382 Population 721/sq mi density
$49,750 Median Income $40,121 per capita
$241,400 Home Value $273,250 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
107 Violent Crime/100K 2,443 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,750 median income, 7.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$241,400 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
107 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Ione, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,750
34% below
$40,121 per capita
Home Value
$241,400
14% below
Zillow: $273,250
Median Rent
$750/mo
36% below
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
107/100K
72% below
2,443/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.2%
16% below
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
94% above
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
269 sunny days/yr

How Ione Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ione's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
66%
Home Value
86%
Rent
64%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
84%
Unemployment
194%
Crime
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ione a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ione residents earn a median household income of $49,750 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,121. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 344 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ione is $241,400 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,250. Median rent is $750/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Safety & Crime

Ione reports 107 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,443/100K.

Education

28.2% of adults in Ione hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below the national average). 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ione has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population382
Median Age57.4 yrs
Density721/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans27.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,750
Per Capita$40,121
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,214

Housing

B+
Home Value$241,400
Rent$750
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$273,250
Housing Units190
Rent Burden31.4%

Crime

F
Violent107/100K
Property2,443/100K

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death13,768/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain28.2 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation2,087 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.2%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute18 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Ione was built in 1967.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (78 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.