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Kamiah, ID
City in Lewis County, Idaho.
Population
1,084
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
987
ZIP codes
0
Kamiah and its ZIP codes
Kamiah at a glance
- Kamiah is about 42 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $36,071 a year, 54% less than the Idaho figure of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $222,500 (47% below Idaho) and median rent is $543 a month.
Local data for Kamiah, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kamiah, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,071
Poverty rate
17.5%
Median home value
$222,500
Median rent
$543/mo
Homeownership
69.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.8%
Median age
53.3
Average commute
15.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (221), Irish Americans (206), Mexican Americans (58).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lewis County. PPP loans are for Kamiah.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,584
1,554 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,419
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$62.4M
FY 2026, $17,670 per person
How people get to work
Kamiah, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.9%
- Carpooled13.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 15.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kamiah, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
156
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
16
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 26°F
24.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kamiah, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Kamiah
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KooskiaCity | 6.5 mi | 0.6 |
| StitesCity | 9.6 mi | 0.1 |
| NezperceCity | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| WeippeCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| FerdinandCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| CottonwoodCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| OrofinoCity | 20 mi | 2.5 |
| CraigmontCity | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| GrangevilleCity | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| PierceCity | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| ReubensCity | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| PeckCity | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| WinchesterCity | 29 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kamiah, ID in?
- Kamiah is in Lewis County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Kamiah, ID?
- About 1,084 people live in Kamiah, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kamiah?
- Nearby places include Kooskia (6.5 mi), Stites (9.6 mi), Nezperce (10 mi), Weippe (11 mi), Ferdinand (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023