Spirit Lake, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Kootenai County County
Spirit Lake, ID
At a Glance
How Spirit Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Spirit Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Spirit Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Spirit Lake residents earn a median household income of $60,938 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,898. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% 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 Spirit Lake is $380,800 , 35% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $589,192. Median rent is $1,003/month, with 26.8% 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 1997.
Safety & Crime
Spirit Lake reports 238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 752/100K.
Education
15.3% of adults in Spirit Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Spirit Lake has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.