At a Glance
Median Income
$75,911
$30,468 per capita
Home Value
$240,400
Zillow: $257,966
Median Rent
$828/mo
14.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
293/100K
5,674/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
274 sunny days/yr
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)
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 2.1% (42% 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 $257,966. 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 293 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,674/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population4,931
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density1,308/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,911
Per Capita$30,468
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$2,353M
Avg Weekly Wage$934
Housing
A+
Home Value$240,400
Rent$828
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$257,966
Housing Units2,221
Rent Burden14.3%
Crime
F
Violent293/100K
Property5,674/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault209/100K
Burglary984/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,893/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain11.6 in/yr
AQI28 (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.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 127 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,092 declared natural disasters on record.
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