At a Glance
Median Income
$69,457
$31,076 per capita
Home Value
$306,200
Zillow: $489,053
Median Rent
$1,646/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
14.4% smoking rate
How Kootenai Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kootenai's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kootenai a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kootenai residents earn a median household income of $69,457 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,076. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,496 business establishments, including 144 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kootenai is $306,200 , 9% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $489,053. Median rent is $1,646/month, with 23.0% 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 2003.
Education
19.7% of adults in Kootenai hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kootenai has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population1,076
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density1,956/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,457
Per Capita$31,076
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$2,546M
Avg Weekly Wage$995
Housing
A
Home Value$306,200
Rent$1,646
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$489,053
Housing Units459
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,636/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation2,127 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute14 min
Broadband80.1%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Kootenai was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 144 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.