At a Glance
Median Income
$52,250
$23,414 per capita
Violent Crime
325/100K
5,740/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
99.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
23.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
273 sunny days/yr
How Latah Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Latah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Latah a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Latah residents earn a median household income of $52,250 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,414. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,669 business establishments, including 1,237 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Latah reports 325 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,740/100K.
Education
25.9% of adults in Latah hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
99.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Latah has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population222
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density694/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,250
Per Capita$23,414
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty23.6%
County GDP$40,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$327,470
Housing Units72
Rent Burden36.0%
Crime
F
Violent325/100K
Property5,740/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,070/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain18.4 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation2,519 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+99.3%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Commute41 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Latah was founded in 1872.
The median home in Latah was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
42.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 1,237 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.
819 declared natural disasters on record.
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