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Onaway, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Latah County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
306 Population 2,040/sq mi density
$73,571 Median Income $44,382 per capita
$245,800 Home Value $295,383 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
49 Violent Crime/100K 2,846 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$73,571 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$245,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
49 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Onaway, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,571
2% below
$44,382 per capita
Home Value
$245,800
13% below
Zillow: $295,383
Violent Crime
49/100K
87% below
2,846/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
178% above
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
5% below
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Onaway Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
98%
Home Value
87%
Poverty
109%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
278%
Crime
13%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Onaway a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Onaway residents earn a median household income of $73,571 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,382. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,448 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Onaway is $245,800 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,383. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Onaway reports 49 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,846/100K.

Education

12.7% of adults in Onaway hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Onaway has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population306
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density2,040/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$73,571
Per Capita$44,382
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$2,072M
Avg Weekly Wage$946

Housing

A+
Home Value$245,800
Rent
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$295,383
Housing Units108
Rent Burden28.9%

Crime

F
Violent49/100K
Property2,846/100K

Health

Obesity30.6%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,065/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain24.5 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation2,614 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 44%
Commute32 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Onaway was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.