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Kamiah, ID


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Kamiah, Idaho

Kamiah, Idaho, in Lewis county, is 106 miles SW of Missoula, Montana (center to center) and 312 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The city has a population of 1,160.

The People and Families of Kamiah

In Kamiah, about 54% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Kamiah live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

Kamiah benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kamiah had a median family income of $33,424.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Kamiah ($1,300). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Kamiah are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Kamiah Housing

About 65% of housing units in Kamiah are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Kamiah are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Kamiah, 84% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

Kamiah strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyKamiah Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyKamiah Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Kamiah, ID

Comparing Kamiah to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population810
Racial Diversity65
Male Share of the Population31
Well-Paid Single Women36
Well-Paid Single Men33
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults43
People Above Poverty33
Median Family Income33
People in Middle Class or Better23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use54
Working at Home53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Housing Recently Built54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime77
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