Bonners Ferry, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
2,615 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,107 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$272,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$455 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$823 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Boundary County
1
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

Boundary County
1
Idaho
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 11 26
Feb 1 6 30
Mar 1 3 38
Apr 1 1 45
May 2 0 54
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 1 0 67
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 1 0 45
Nov 2 6 33
Dec 2 15 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 8%

Schools

Valley View Elementary School
<1 miles, SW 2.8 star
Boundary County Middle School
1 miles, SW 2.8 star
Bonners Ferry High School
1 miles, SW 2.3 star

Colleges

North Idaho College
74 miles, SW 1.4 star

Hospitals

Bonner General Hospital
31 miles, SW 4.1 star
Cabinet Peaks Medical Center
41 miles, SE 3.2 star
Newport Community Hospital
49 miles, SW 4.1 star

Airports

Spokane International Airport
93 miles, SW 1.9 star
Missoula International Airport
160 miles, S 1.4 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
164 miles, SW 1 star
Tri-Cities Airport
213 miles, SW 1 star