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Orofino, ID
City in Clearwater County, Idaho.
Population
3,260
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,321
ZIP codes
0
Orofino and its ZIP codes
Orofino at a glance
- Orofino is about 56 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,438, 31% below the Idaho median of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $223,400 (47% below Idaho) and median rent is $949 a month.
Local data for Orofino, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Orofino, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,438
Poverty rate
13.6%
Median home value
$223,400
Median rent
$949/mo
Homeownership
75.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
44.8
Average commute
17.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (752), Irish Americans (392), Italian Americans (198).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clearwater County. PPP loans are for Orofino.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,804
2,758 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,119
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$83M
FY 2026, $9,502 per person
How people get to work
Orofino, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home11.7%
Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Orofino, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
503
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
9
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
26.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Orofino, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.6%
U.S. 33.3% -1.7 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Orofino
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PeckCity | 8.9 mi | 0.3 |
| WeippeCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| NezperceCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| ReubensCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| CraigmontCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| KamiahCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| Elk RiverCity | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| PierceCity | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| KendrickCity | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| CuldesacCity | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| JuliaettaCity | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| FerdinandCity | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| WinchesterCity | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| DearyCity | 27 mi | 0.7 |
| BovillCity | 27 mi | 0.2 |
| KooskiaCity | 27 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Orofino, ID in?
- Orofino is in Clearwater County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Orofino, ID?
- About 3,260 people live in Orofino, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Orofino?
- Nearby places include Peck (8.9 mi), Weippe (16 mi), Nezperce (17 mi), Reubens (18 mi), Craigmont (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023