 As of 2010 , there are 1 @,@ 859 civilians over the age of 16 employed in the city of Omak . Despite its recognition as an agricultural community , there were only 26 inhabitants employed in the agriculture and forestry industries , but the surrounding area has more agricultural jobs . Office and sale services were the largest occupation in Omak , comprising approximately 30 percent of the city 's total employees , followed by business occupations , with 26 @.@ 5 percent . Majority of residents work in public services . Approximately seven percent of people in Omak are unemployed , while 25 percent live below the poverty line , including 34 percent of those under 18 and 10 percent of those aged 65 or over . The cost of living rate is 85 @.@ 5 per unit , less than state and national averages . During the 2007 – 2011 American Community Survey , the city had a per capita income of $ 17 @,@ 785 and an average income of $ 31 @,@ 649 per household . Omak 's 98841 zip code maintained 265 businesses in 2011 , with an average payroll of $ 78 @,@ 884 . 
