A town of 1,084. A regional job hub with 695 jobs.
The 3 things Kamiah does most differently from other towns.
1,295 people in 2010; 1,084 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
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Ordered by what stands out in Kamiah. Another town gets a different order.
About one in 3 of Kamiah’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Lewiston (7%), Orofino (6%) and Nezperce (4%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 80% of U.S. communities.
Kamiah beats the Idaho average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16.
| What stands out | Kamiah | ID |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.4% | 15.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.1% | 70.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 12% | 6.6% |
The public schools Kamiah’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 74% of Idaho’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamiah Elementary School | PK–3 | 121 | C− |
| Kamiah Middle School | 4–8 | 157 | D |
| Kamiah Senior High | 9–12 | 102 | A− |
The typical Kamiah home is worth about $327,000, up 3.9% in a year, 32% below the Idaho typical home.
Kamiah has chilly winters and hot summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 27°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
0.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Riverfront Park | — | 4 |
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
18 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 4 places on the National Register.
4 places in Kamiah on the National Register of Historic Places.
3 notable people were born in Kamiah.
City in Idaho, United States
Kamiah ( KAM-ee-eye) is a city in Lewis and Idaho counties in the U.S. state of Idaho. The largest city in Lewis County, it extends only a small distance into Idaho County, south of Lawyer Creek. As of the 2020 census, Kamiah had a population of 1,117. The city lies in the narrow valley of the Clearwater River; downstream are Orofino and Lewiston, at the confluence with the Snake River.
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