Bonners Ferry, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Boundary County County
Bonners Ferry, ID
At a Glance
How Bonners Ferry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bonners Ferry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bonners Ferry a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bonners Ferry residents earn a median household income of $54,107 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,293. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 613 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bonners Ferry is $272,000 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $469,737. Median rent is $1,043/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Bonners Ferry reports 218 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 980/100K.
Education
18.0% of adults in Bonners Ferry hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bonners Ferry has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.