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Omak, WA


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Omak, Washington

Omak, Washington, in Okanogan county, is 110 miles NW of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 141 miles NE of Seattle, Washington. The city has a population of 4,721.

The People and Families of Omak

In Omak, about 49% of adults are married. Omak has its share of unmarried adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Omak had a median family income of $31,052.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Omak Housing

In Omak, 62% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in Omak without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.

Commuting

In Omak, 88% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Omak is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyOmak Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 14%Omak Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%Omak Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Omak, WA

Comparing Omak to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity85
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Male Share of the Population64
Senior Citizens57
Female Share of the Population57
Age of the Population36
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
Median Family Income21
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use74
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Rents59
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Housing Recently Built53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime22
Low Property Crime25

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