Potlatch, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Latah County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
849 Population 1,806/sq mi density
$68,889 Median Income $32,408 per capita
$226,100 Home Value $310,385 Zillow
$935 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$68,889 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$226,100 home value, $935/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Potlatch, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,889
8% below
$32,408 per capita
Home Value
$226,100
20% below
Zillow: $310,385
Median Rent
$935/mo
20% below
19.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
49% below
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
4% below
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Potlatch Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
92%
Home Value
80%
Rent
80%
Poverty
127%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Potlatch a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Potlatch residents earn a median household income of $68,889 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,408. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% 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 Potlatch is $226,100 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,385. Median rent is $935/month, with 19.3% 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 1938.

Education

17.3% of adults in Potlatch hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Potlatch has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Data Overview

People

Population849
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density1,806/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$68,889
Per Capita$32,408
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$2,072M
Avg Weekly Wage$946

Housing

A+
Home Value$226,100
Rent$935
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$310,385
Housing Units399
Rent Burden19.3%

Health

Obesity30.7%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,065/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain24.5 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation2,586 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 44%
Commute30 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Potlatch was founded in 1905.
The median home in Potlatch was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.