At a Glance
Median Income
$52,250
$23,414 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
99.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
23.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
12.6% smoking rate
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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
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 2.6% (28% 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.
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 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population222
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density694/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,250
Per Capita$23,414
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty23.6%
County GDP$40,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$345,935
Housing Units72
Rent Burden36.0%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,070/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain28.5 in/yr
AQI38 (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
Broadband87.7%
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.
39.6% of the population has a disability.
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.