At a Glance
Median Income
$30,859
$5,349 per capita
Median Rent
$568/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
11.0%
71.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.1%
36.6% smoking rate
How Parmelee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Parmelee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Parmelee a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Parmelee residents earn a median household income of $30,859 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $5,349. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 71.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 98 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Education
7.1% of adults in Parmelee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Parmelee has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population637
Median Age18.0 yrs
Density112/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
F
Median Income$30,859
Per Capita$5,349
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty71.3%
County GDP$143M
Avg Weekly Wage$818
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$568
Ownership10.7%
Zillow$201,493
Housing Units99
Rent Burden32.3%
Health
Obesity50.1%
Diabetes22.9%
Smoking36.6%
Heart Disease10.9%
Premature Death21,695/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain21.9 in/yr
Elevation2,680 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Broadband53.7%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Parmelee was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Ainsworth Regional (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.