At a Glance
Median Income
$86,431
$35,359 per capita
Home Value
$381,800
Zillow: $565,315
Median Rent
$1,412/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
89/100K
769/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Rathdrum Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rathdrum's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rathdrum a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rathdrum residents earn a median household income of $86,431 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,359. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,717 business establishments, including 482 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rathdrum is $381,800 , 35% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $565,315. Median rent is $1,412/month, with 27.4% 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 2000.
Safety & Crime
Rathdrum reports 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 769/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.0% of adults in Rathdrum hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rathdrum has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population10,133
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density1,458/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,431
Per Capita$35,359
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$11,539M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A
Home Value$381,800
Rent$1,412
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$565,315
Housing Units3,611
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent89/100K
Property769/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault67/100K
Burglary156/100K
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,562/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain25.4 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation2,213 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Rathdrum was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 482 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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