Onalaska, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Lewis County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
657 Population 411/sq mi density
$412,800 Home Value $508,905 Zillow
$910 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Onalaska, WA

At a Glance

Home Value
$412,800
46% above
Zillow: $508,905
Median Rent
$910/mo
22% below
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
47% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
18.4%
411% above
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Onalaska Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
146%
Rent
78%
Poverty
114%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
511%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Onalaska a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Onalaska is $412,800 , 46% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $508,905. Median rent is $910/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 1970.

Education

18.0% of adults in Onalaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Onalaska has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 22.

Data Overview

People

Population657
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density411/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born9.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$24,085
Unemployment18.4%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$5,122M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129

Housing

Home Value$412,800
Rent$910
Ownership54.3%
Zillow$508,905
Housing Units273
Rent Burden24.4%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,177/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain58.7 in/yr
AQI22 (Good)
Elevation501 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Commute23 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Onalaska was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
29.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 219 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.