Oldtown, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Pend Oreille County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
572 Population 698/sq mi density
$58,088 Median Income $23,864 per capita
$260,700 Home Value $519,040 Zillow
$848 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$58,088 median income, 14.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$260,700 home value, $848/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Oldtown, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,088
23% below
$23,864 per capita
Home Value
$260,700
8% below
Zillow: $519,040
Median Rent
$848/mo
27% below
21.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
32% below
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
14.1%
292% above
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Oldtown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Oldtown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
77%
Home Value
92%
Rent
73%
Poverty
98%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
392%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oldtown a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Oldtown residents earn a median household income of $58,088 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,864. The unemployment rate stands at 14.1% (292% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 344 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oldtown is $260,700 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $519,040. Median rent is $848/month, with 21.8% 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 1976.

Education

22.9% of adults in Oldtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oldtown has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population572
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density698/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$58,088
Per Capita$23,864
Unemployment14.1%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,214

Housing

A
Home Value$260,700
Rent$848
Ownership46.1%
Zillow$519,040
Housing Units200
Rent Burden21.8%

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death13,768/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain27.5 in/yr
Elevation2,068 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute23 min
Broadband72.5%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Oldtown was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.