Benewah County, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
9,913 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,553 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$255,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$408 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$599 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Idaho
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Idaho
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 13 29
Feb 2 9 31
Mar 2 4 38
Apr 2 0 45
May 2 0 52
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 2 0 45
Nov 3 7 34
Dec 3 17 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, ID State Senate District 2, ID State House District 2, ID
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Schools

St Maries Middle School
7 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Heyburn Elementary School
7 miles, NE • 1.4 star
St Maries High School
8 miles, NE • 4.1 star

Colleges

North Idaho College
32 miles, N • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Benewah Community Hospital
7 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Shoshone Medical Center
33 miles, E • 4.1 star
Kootenai Health
34 miles, N • 4.1 star

Airports

Spokane International Airport
50 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
61 miles, SW • 1 star
Missoula International Airport
122 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
135 miles, W • 1 star