At a Glance
Median Income
$73,273
$36,631 per capita
Home Value
$238,500
Zillow: $271,764
Median Rent
$1,052/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
16.5% smoking rate
How Okanogan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Okanogan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Okanogan 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
Okanogan residents earn a median household income of $73,273 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,631. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,627 business establishments, including 127 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Okanogan is $238,500 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,764. Median rent is $1,052/month, with 24.4% 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 1966.
Education
25.0% of adults in Okanogan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Okanogan has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,477
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density1,232/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,273
Per Capita$36,631
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$2,353M
Avg Weekly Wage$934
Housing
A+
Home Value$238,500
Rent$1,052
Ownership58.5%
Zillow$271,764
Housing Units1,153
Rent Burden24.4%
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,893/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain11.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation872 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 41%
Commute13 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Okanogan was founded in 1888.
The median home in Okanogan was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (81 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 127 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,092 declared natural disasters on record.