Elk City, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
270 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
89.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,643 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
3 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
24.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$356,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$325 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$519 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
26.6% 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 County
2
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 County
2
Idaho
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 19 22
Feb 2 12 25
Mar 2 9 33
Apr 2 4 40
May 2 1 48
Jun 2 0 55
Jul 1 0 62
Aug 1 0 61
Sep 1 0 52
Oct 2 1 42
Nov 2 11 31
Dec 2 18 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, ID State Senate District 7, ID State House District 7, ID
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Schools

Elk City School
<1 miles, NE
Clearwater Valley Jr/Sr
33 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Grangeville Elem/Middle School
34 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Lewis-Clark State College
86 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Headmasters School of Hair Design
86 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Syringa General Hospital
34 miles, NW • 2.3 star
St Marys Hospital and Clinics
46 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital-Cah
68 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
85 miles, NW • 1 star
Missoula International Airport
99 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Bert Mooney Airport
142 miles, E • 1 star
Spokane International Airport
159 miles, N • 1.9 star
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