Idaho
Bonners Ferry is a small town in Idaho with a population of 2,615. Residents earn $54,107 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bonners Ferry receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Bonners Ferry has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Bonners Ferry is $54,107, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Bonners Ferry is $272,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,043 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Bonners Ferry is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 82 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,649 per 100,000, 35% above the national average.
18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Bonners Ferry experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches, including 53.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
| English Only | 92.5% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.5% |
| 44% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,107 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,293 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $983 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,500 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 613 |
| County GDP | $659M |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 25 |
| Retail | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,279 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.21% |
| Commute Time | 19.4 min |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |
| Census Median | $272,000 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $451,671 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,043 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Studio | $898 |
| 1 Bedroom | $950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,173 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,619 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,949 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,279 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.21% |
| Obesity | 33.3% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 14.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,307/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Total Violent | 81.5/100K |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 40.8/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 40.8/100K |
| Total Property | 2,648.7/100K |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 326.0/100K |
| Theft | 2,282.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 40.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 21.1 inches |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 53.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,767 ft (539 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,142/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.6936°N, 116.3170°W |
| County FIPS | 16021 |
Winner: Republican by 65.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.0% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.43 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,142/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Retail Stores | 45 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 19.4 min |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |