Elk River, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Latah County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
133 Population 887/sq mi density
$63,125 Median Income $38,664 per capita
$218,800 Home Value $316,419 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$218,800 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Elk River, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,125
16% below
$38,664 per capita
Home Value
$218,800
22% below
Zillow: $316,419
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
52% below
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
4% below
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Elk River Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Elk River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
84%
Home Value
78%
Poverty
87%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elk River a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elk River residents earn a median household income of $63,125 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,664. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,448 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elk River is $218,800 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,419. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.

Education

16.1% of adults in Elk River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elk River has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Data Overview

People

Population133
Median Age62.3 yrs
Density887/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans32.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,125
Per Capita$38,664
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$2,072M
Avg Weekly Wage$946

Housing

A+
Home Value$218,800
Rent
Ownership94.5%
Zillow$316,419
Housing Units149
Rent Burden28.9%

Health

Obesity30.8%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,065/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation2,859 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 44%
Commute16 min
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Elk River was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.