Kooskia, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Clearwater County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
683 Population 1,102/sq mi density
$38,167 Median Income $20,364 per capita
$174,500 Home Value $403,225 Zillow
$758 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$38,167 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$174,500 home value, $758/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Kooskia, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,167
49% below
$20,364 per capita
Home Value
$174,500
38% below
Zillow: $403,225
Median Rent
$758/mo
35% below
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
68% below
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
4% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Kooskia Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
51%
Home Value
62%
Rent
65%
Poverty
126%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kooskia a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kooskia residents earn a median household income of $38,167 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,364. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 357 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kooskia is $174,500 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $403,225. Median rent is $758/month, with 28.1% 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 1967.

Education

10.8% of adults in Kooskia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kooskia has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population683
Median Age55.8 yrs
Density1,102/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born10.7%
Veterans18.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$38,167
Per Capita$20,364
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$474M
Avg Weekly Wage$972

Housing

A
Home Value$174,500
Rent$758
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$403,225
Housing Units319
Rent Burden28.1%

Health

Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,737/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain24.0 in/yr
Elevation1,832 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute22 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Kooskia was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.3% of the population has a disability.
10.7% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.