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Onaway, ID
City in Latah County, Idaho.
Population
263
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,757
ZIP codes
0
Onaway and its ZIP codes
Onaway at a glance
- Onaway is about 75 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Latah County. PPP loans are for Onaway.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,301
15,026 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,988
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$280M
FY 2026, $7,096 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Onaway, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
802
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
118
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 26°F
24.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Onaway, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.5%
U.S. 33.3% -2.8 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Onaway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PotlatchCity | 0.5 mi | 0.5 |
| PrincetonCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.6 |
| ViolaCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1 |
| Palouse, WACity | 8.8 mi | 1 |
| Garfield, WATown | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Farmington, WATown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| TroyCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| MoscowCity | 14 mi | 6.9 |
| De SmetCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| TensedCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| DearyCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Pullman, WACity | 18 mi | 11.1 |
| Albion, WATown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Colfax, WACity | 22 mi | 3.8 |
| Oakesdale, WATown | 22 mi | 1 |
| Tekoa, WACity | 22 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Onaway, ID in?
- Onaway is in Latah County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Onaway, ID?
- About 263 people live in Onaway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Onaway?
- Nearby places include Potlatch (0.5 mi), Princeton (3 mi), Viola (8.5 mi), Palouse, WA (8.8 mi), Garfield, WA (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023