Clark Fork, ID

Clark Fork, Idaho

Clark Fork, Idaho, in Bonner county, is 67 miles NE of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 288 miles E of Seattle, Washington. As of the year 2000 census, 530 people lived in Clark Fork.

The People and Families of Clark Fork

In Clark Fork, about 57% of adults are married. Clark Fork is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

The city is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clark Fork had a median family income of $28,472. In Clark Fork, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Clark Fork residents donated more money ($1,050) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Clark Fork Housing

An estimated 72% of living spaces in Clark Fork are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the city. Living alone is quite feasible in Clark Fork, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Clark Fork, 84% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in Clark Fork.

High Points

Clark Fork strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Clark Fork, ID

Comparing Clark Fork to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Clark Fork Almanac

Clark Fork Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Clark Fork Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Clark Fork residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Clark Fork, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Clark Fork High Schools (2004)

CLARK FORK JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL
121 EAST 4TH AVENUE
208-266-1131
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 131 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Clark Fork Colleges

(List of All Idaho Colleges)

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