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Omak, WA
City in Okanogan County, Washington.
Population
5,036
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,337
ZIP codes
0
Omak and its ZIP codes
Omak at a glance
- Omak is about 11 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $76,544 a year, 22% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $248,900 (56% below Washington) and median rent is $1,002 a month.
Local data for Omak, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Omak, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,544
Poverty rate
26.1%
Median home value
$248,900
Median rent
$1,002/mo
Homeownership
58.9%
Bachelor's or higher
22.7%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
11.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (706), German Americans (646), Irish Americans (506).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Okanogan County. PPP loans are for Omak.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 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
Omak, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.7%
- Carpooled18.2%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked10.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 11.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Omak, 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Omak, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities near Omak
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North OmakCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 11.2 |
| OkanoganCity | 4.2 mi | 2 |
| RiversideTown | 6.2 mi | 0.9 |
| MalottCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| DisautelCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.9 |
| ConconullyTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| TonasketCity | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| BrewsterCity | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| TwispTown | 28 mi | 1.2 |
| Nespelem CommunityCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 23.5 |
| LoomisCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.9 |
| BridgeportCity | 29 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Omak, WA in?
- Omak is in Okanogan County, Washington.
- What is the population of Omak, WA?
- About 5,036 people live in Omak, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Omak?
- Nearby places include North Omak (3.9 mi), Okanogan (4.2 mi), Riverside (6.2 mi), Malott (12 mi), Disautel (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023