Priest River, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Bonner County County
Priest River, ID
At a Glance
How Priest River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Priest River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Priest River a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Priest River residents earn a median household income of $57,712 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,957. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% 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 Priest River is $271,500 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $564,797. Median rent is $748/month, with 22.7% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Priest River reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 378/100K.
Education
9.8% of adults in Priest River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Priest River 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 27.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.