Priest River, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
2,058 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,712 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$271,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$442 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$593 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bonner County
2
Sandpoint Urban Area
2
Idaho
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Bonner County
2
Sandpoint Urban Area
2
Idaho
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 17 27
Feb 2 9 30
Mar 3 4 37
Apr 2 0 45
May 2 0 53
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 1 0 56
Oct 2 1 44
Nov 4 6 34
Dec 4 21 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Priest River Elementary School
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Priest River Lamanna High
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Priest River Jr High School
<1 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Colleges

North Idaho College
36 miles, S • 1.4 star
Whitworth University
38 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Newport Community Hospital
7 miles, W • 4.1 star
Bonner General Hospital
18 miles, E • 4.1 star
Kootenai Health
34 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Spokane International Airport
49 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
125 miles, SW • 1 star
Missoula International Airport
158 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
168 miles, SW • 1 star
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