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Okanogan, WA
City in Okanogan County, Washington.
Population
2,470
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,228
ZIP codes
0
Okanogan and its ZIP codes
Okanogan at a glance
- Okanogan is about 10 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,611, 30% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $248,400 (56% below Washington) and median rent is $1,054 a month.
Local data for Okanogan, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Okanogan, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,611
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$248,400
Median rent
$1,054/mo
Homeownership
59.7%
Bachelor's or higher
24.9%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (408), German Americans (305), Mexican Americans (285).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Okanogan County. PPP loans are for Okanogan.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,515
17,526 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,775
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$430M
FY 2026, $10,204 per person
How people get to work
Okanogan, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.2%
- Carpooled26.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Okanogan, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
925
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
183
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 23°F
11.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Okanogan, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.5%
U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Okanogan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OmakCity | 4.2 mi | 3.8 |
| MalottCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.8 |
| North OmakCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 11.2 |
| RiversideTown | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| ConconullyTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| DisautelCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.9 |
| BrewsterCity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| TonasketCity | 24 mi | 0.9 |
| TwispTown | 25 mi | 1.2 |
| BridgeportCity | 25 mi | 1.1 |
| MethowCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.7 |
| PaterosCity | 26 mi | 0.5 |
| WinthropTown | 28 mi | 1 |
| Nespelem CommunityCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 23.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Okanogan, WA in?
- Okanogan is in Okanogan County, Washington.
- What is the population of Okanogan, WA?
- About 2,470 people live in Okanogan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Okanogan?
- Nearby places include Omak (4.2 mi), Malott (7.8 mi), North Omak (8 mi), Riverside (10 mi), Conconully (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023