Idaho
Priest River is a small town in Idaho with a population of 2,058. Residents earn $57,712 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Priest River receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Priest River has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Priest River is $57,712, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Priest River is $271,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $748 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Priest River is below the national average at 175 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,334 per 100,000, near the national average.
9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Priest River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches, including 73.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
| English Only | 99.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,712 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,957 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $995 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,752 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,496 |
| County GDP | $2,546M |
| Restaurants | 144 |
| Healthcare | 179 |
| Retail | 202 |
| Manufacturing | 80 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,433 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.63% |
| Commute Time | 26.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |
| Census Median | $271,500 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $532,069 |
| Median List Price | $412,450 |
| Median List Price | $412,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $144 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% |
| Price Drops | 42.9% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $748 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $898 |
| 1 Bedroom | $950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,173 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,619 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,949 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,433 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.63% |
| Obesity | 32.0% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,636/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 179 |
| Total Violent | 175.0/100K |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 175.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,333.7/100K |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 466.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,750.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 116.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.6 inches |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 73.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,165 ft (660 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 919/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.1843°N, 116.9054°W |
| County FIPS | 16017 |
Winner: Republican by 46.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.8% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.43 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 919/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 179 |
| Restaurants | 144 |
| Retail Stores | 202 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 26.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |