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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Town numbers

ZIP code83536

Area code208

Living in Kamiah

Housing in Kamiah

$327K▲ 3.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Kamiah home is worth about $327,000, up 3.9% in a year, 32% below the Idaho typical home.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Kamiah

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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.

Lewiston

Orofino

Nezperce

Lapwai

32%Work in townlive and work in Kamiah 19 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 695Jobs based herea job hub

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Kamiah →

Health in Kamiah

C⁻

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 24% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 84% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Idaho

2better than ID·16worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 1▲ 2▼ 1 close Care 1▲ 1▼ 5 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 3▼ 1 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

11.4%Fewer binge drinkersID 15.5% · better 79.1%More adults treating high blood pressureID 70.5% · better 12%More adults with COPDID 6.6% · worse

Care nearby

St. Mary's HospitalCottonwood · 19.7 mi · ER · rural critical access

Chas Behavioral Health Center - LewistonLewiston · 48.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Kamiah · CMS · HRSAHealth in Kamiah →

Natural hazards in Kamiah

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 80% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🔥 Wildfire

0Does Kamiah flood?no paid flood claims on record 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Kamiah

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Kamiah →

Climate in Kamiah

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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.

42° / 28°Winter

66° / 39°Spring

89° / 54°Summer

65° / 39°Fall

How much snow does Kamiah get?About 11 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 5, with the last in spring around Apr 29.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.1° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Kamiah →

Schools in Kamiah

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School Grade C

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.

DistrictKAMIAH JOINT DISTRICTSchools3

Kamiah Elementary School C-Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 121 students Kamiah Middle School DMiddle · Grades 4–8 · 157 students Kamiah Senior High A-High · Grades 9–12 · 102 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within ID. Ratings are from neighbors.