Orient, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Ferry County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
69 Population 160/sq mi density
$9,999 Home Value $268,150 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Orient, WA

At a Glance

Home Value
$9,999
96% below
Zillow: $268,150
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
83% below
78.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
2% below
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Orient Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
4%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Orient a Good Place to Live?

D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Orient is $9,999 , 96% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,150. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

5.8% of adults in Orient hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 78.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Orient has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population69
Median Age59.6 yrs
Density160/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans30.4%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$12,829
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$279M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

Home Value$9,999
Rent
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$268,150
Housing Units42
Rent Burden27.4%

Health

Obesity31.4%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death13,026/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain20.3 in/yr
Elevation1,445 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+78.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Broadband44.2%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Orient was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (91 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
59.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.