Omak, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Okanogan County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,931 Population 1,308/sq mi density
$75,911 Median Income $30,468 per capita
$240,400 Home Value $264,994 Zillow
$828 Median Rent 14.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
95 Violent Crime/100K 2,256 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$75,911 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$240,400 home value, $828/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
95 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Omak, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,911
1% above
$30,468 per capita
Home Value
$240,400
15% below
Zillow: $264,994
Median Rent
$828/mo
29% below
14.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
95/100K
75% below
2,256/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
35% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
5% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Omak Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
101%
Home Value
85%
Rent
71%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Omak 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

Omak residents earn a median household income of $75,911 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,468. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% 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 Omak is $240,400 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,994. Median rent is $828/month, with 14.3% 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 1970.

Safety & Crime

Omak reports 95 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,256/100K.

Education

21.8% of adults in Omak hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Omak 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

Population4,931
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density1,308/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$75,911
Per Capita$30,468
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$2,353M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

A+
Home Value$240,400
Rent$828
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$264,994
Housing Units2,221
Rent Burden14.3%

Crime

F
Violent95/100K
Property2,256/100K

Health

Obesity33.8%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,893/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain11.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,075 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 41%
Commute12 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Omak was founded in 1907.
The median home in Omak was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (84 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.9% 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.