At a Glance
Median Income
$57,171
$26,778 per capita
Home Value
$218,900
Zillow: $334,724
Median Rent
$892/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
359/100K
1,018/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
15.3% smoking rate
How Orofino Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orofino's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orofino a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Orofino residents earn a median household income of $57,171 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,778. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 234 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orofino is $218,900 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,724. Median rent is $892/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Orofino reports 359 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,018/100K.
Education
17.6% of adults in Orofino hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orofino has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,254
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density1,317/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,171
Per Capita$26,778
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$223M
Avg Weekly Wage$837
Housing
A+
Home Value$218,900
Rent$892
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$334,724
Housing Units1,226
Rent Burden31.7%
Crime
F
Violent359/100K
Property1,018/100K
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death13,688/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain26.1 in/yr
Elevation1,362 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute17 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Orofino was founded in 1895.
The median home in Orofino was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.