At a Glance
Median Income
$60,197
$20,597 per capita
Home Value
$114,000
Zillow: $408,126
Median Rent
$967/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
19.7% smoking rate
How Lapwai Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lapwai's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lapwai a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lapwai residents earn a median household income of $60,197 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,597. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,530 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lapwai is $114,000 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,126. Median rent is $967/month, with 23.0% 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 1977.
Education
16.9% of adults in Lapwai hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lapwai has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 29.
Data Overview
People
Population1,041
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density1,370/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,197
Per Capita$20,597
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$3,075M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
A+
Home Value$114,000
Rent$967
Ownership60.9%
Zillow$408,126
Housing Units383
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity43.2%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,019/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain12.9 in/yr
AQI29 (Good)
Elevation965 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute14 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Lapwai was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.