Sandpoint, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
9,244 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
38.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,769 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$449,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$553 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$978 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 3 17 26
Feb 2 9 30
Mar 2 4 37
Apr 2 0 45
May 2 0 53
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 1 0 55
Oct 2 0 44
Nov 4 6 33
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 61% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Lake Pend Oreille High School
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Washington Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Colleges

North Idaho College
43 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Carrington College-Spokane
53 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Bonner General Hospital
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Newport Community Hospital
24 miles, W • 4.1 star
Kootenai Health
42 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Spokane International Airport
64 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
134 miles, SW • 1 star
Missoula International Airport
149 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
184 miles, SW • 1 star
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