Sign In Register

Orofino, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Lewis County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,254 Population 1,317/sq mi density
$57,171 Median Income $26,778 per capita
$218,900 Home Value $316,419 Zillow
$892 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
162 Violent Crime/100K 2,261 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,171 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$218,900 home value, $892/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
162 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Orofino, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,171
24% below
$26,778 per capita
Home Value
$218,900
22% below
Zillow: $316,419
Median Rent
$892/mo
23% below
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
162/100K
58% below
2,261/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
48% below
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
0% below
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
273 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
76%
Home Value
78%
Rent
77%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
43%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Orofino a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
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 1.8% (50% below 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 $316,419. 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 162 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,261/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population3,254
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density1,317/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,171
Per Capita$26,778
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$223M
Avg Weekly Wage$837

Housing

A+
Home Value$218,900
Rent$892
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$316,419
Housing Units1,226
Rent Burden31.7%

Crime

F
Violent162/100K
Property2,261/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault162/100K
Burglary840/100K

Health

Obesity32.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death13,688/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain20.0 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
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.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.