Boundary County, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
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
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
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
12,695 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,438 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$344,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$400 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$718 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.1% 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 2 12 26
Feb 1 6 30
Mar 1 3 37
Apr 1 1 45
May 2 0 53
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 1 0 56
Oct 1 0 44
Nov 2 6 33
Dec 2 16 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 18%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Valley View Elementary School
11 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Boundary County Middle School
11 miles, SE • 2.8 star

Colleges

North Idaho College
77 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Whitworth University
82 miles, SW • 2.3 star

Hospitals

Bonner General Hospital
34 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Newport Community Hospital
47 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Cabinet Peaks Medical Center
52 miles, SE • 3.2 star

Airports

Spokane International Airport
92 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
167 miles, SW • 1 star
Missoula International Airport
171 miles, S • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
211 miles, SW • 1 star