At a Glance
Median Income
$74,722
$35,237 per capita
Home Value
$287,200
Zillow: $480,649
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
62.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
13.7% smoking rate
How West Kootenai Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Kootenai's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Kootenai a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Kootenai residents earn a median household income of $74,722 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,237. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 960 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Kootenai is $287,200 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $480,649. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
17.8% of adults in West Kootenai hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
62.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Kootenai has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population397
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density25/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$74,722
Per Capita$35,237
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$880M
Avg Weekly Wage$915
Housing
A+
Home Value$287,200
Rent
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$480,649
Housing Units176
Rent Burden27.3%
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,743/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain15.0 in/yr
Elevation2,786 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+62.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in West Kootenai was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Glacier Park International (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.