At a Glance
Median Income
$49,750
$40,121 per capita
Home Value
$241,400
Zillow: $279,155
Median Rent
$750/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.2%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
15.2%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
12.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ione a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
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 15.2% (322% 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 $279,155. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population382
Median Age57.4 yrs
Density721/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born10.5%
Veterans27.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,750
Per Capita$40,121
Unemployment15.2%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,214
Housing
B+
Home Value$241,400
Rent$750
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$279,155
Housing Units190
Rent Burden31.4%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death13,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain28.2 in/yr
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.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
10.5% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.