What are the schools like in Omak, WA?

Omak is served primarily by Omak School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.1:1.

What is the median household income in Omak?

The median household income in Omak, WA is $70,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

What is the weather like in Omak, WA?

Omak has an average high temperature of 32.8°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.9 inches.

Omak, WA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Omak, WA affordable or expensive?

Omak's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Omak is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $203,800 and the median rent is $835 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Omak, WA?

Crime rate data for Omak is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Omak, WA a Good Place to Live?

Omak is a small town of 4,877 in Washington, with a median household income of $70,125 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Omak stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Omak is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Omak city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 99.1

Omak's overall cost of living index is 99.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Omak costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Omak, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$203,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$835	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Omak is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Omak is served primarily by Omak School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Omak, WA	National Avg
School District	Omak School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Omak sees average highs of 32.8°F in January and 89.4°F in July, with 11.6 inches of annual precipitation and 27.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Omak, WA
Average High — January	32.8°F
Average High — July	89.4°F
Annual Precipitation	11.6"
Annual Snowfall	27.9"

Demographics

Metric	Omak, WA	National Avg
Population	4,877	—
Median Age	36.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	10.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	29.0%	22.2%
65 and over	15.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

North Omak, WA 4 mi Okanogan, WA 4 mi Riverside, WA 6 mi Malott, WA 12 mi Conconully, WA 14 mi

Omak vs Other Cities

Omak, WA vs North Omak, WA Omak, WA vs Okanogan, WA Omak, WA vs Riverside, WA Omak, WA vs Malott, WA Omak, WA vs Conconully, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Omak, WA affordable or expensive?

Omak's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Omak roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $203,800 and median rent is $835/month.

What is the crime rate in Omak, WA?

Crime data for Omak is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Omak?

Public schools in Omak are operated by Omak School District. The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.1:1. 17.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Omak, WA a good place to live?

Omak, WA has a population of 4,877, a median household income of $70,125, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Omak?

Omak averages 32.8°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.6 inches with about 27.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Omak?

The population of Omak, Washington is 4,877 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Omak?

Key numbers for living in Omak: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $203,800, median household income $70,125, schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Omak side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.