At a Glance
Median Income
$71,285
$33,768 per capita
Home Value
$313,200
Zillow: $417,091
Median Rent
$939/mo
32.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.2%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
14.6% smoking rate
How Loon Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Loon Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Loon Lake a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Loon Lake residents earn a median household income of $71,285 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,768. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,025 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Loon Lake is $313,200 , 11% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $417,091. Median rent is $939/month, with 32.7% 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 1990.
Education
28.2% of adults in Loon Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Loon Lake has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population927
Median Age57.3 yrs
Density284/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans15.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,285
Per Capita$33,768
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$1,754M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023
Housing
A
Home Value$313,200
Rent$939
Ownership90.1%
Zillow$417,091
Housing Units593
Rent Burden32.7%
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,095/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain22.5 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation2,439 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.2%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+20.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute30 min
Broadband97.9%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Loon Lake was built in 1990.
22.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.