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Orient, WA
Census-designated place in Ferry County, Washington.
Population
87
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
201
ZIP codes
0
Orient and its ZIP codes
Orient at a glance
- Orient is 71% denser than Washington as a whole.
Local data for Orient, WA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ferry County. PPP loans are for Orient.
Unemployment rate
6.8%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,216
1,696 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,456
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$65.3M
FY 2026, $9,104 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Orient, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
357
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
16
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
20.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Orient, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Orient
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BarstowCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.6 |
| LaurierCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.1 |
| BoydsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| MarcusTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| DanvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Barney's JunctionCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| CurlewCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| Kettle FallsCity | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| MaloCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| NorthportTown | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| Curlew LakeCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.4 |
| TorboyCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.9 |
| ColvilleCity | 26 mi | 3.1 |
| Pine GroveCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.5 |
| RepublicCity | 28 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Orient, WA in?
- Orient is in Ferry County, Washington.
- What is the population of Orient, WA?
- About 87 people live in Orient, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Orient?
- Nearby places include Barstow (6.8 mi), Laurier (9.3 mi), Boyds (10 mi), Marcus (15 mi), Danville (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023