At a Glance
Median Income
$35,433
$24,363 per capita
Home Value
$202,800
Zillow: $326,639
Median Rent
$532/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
17.9% smoking rate
How Kamiah Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kamiah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kamiah a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kamiah residents earn a median household income of $35,433 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,363. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 234 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kamiah is $202,800 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,639. Median rent is $532/month, with 27.6% 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 1965.
Education
17.7% of adults in Kamiah hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kamiah has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,053
Median Age53.0 yrs
Density957/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$35,433
Per Capita$24,363
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$223M
Avg Weekly Wage$837
Housing
B
Home Value$202,800
Rent$532
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$326,639
Housing Units663
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,688/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain24.0 in/yr
Elevation1,245 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute15 min
Broadband78.2%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Kamiah was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.