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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Introduction to Coeur D'Alene, Idaho

Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, in Kootenai county, is located 30 miles E of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 258 miles E of Seattle, Washington. There are approximately 34,514 residents in the city.

Coeur D'Alene History

The city of Coeur D'Alene was originally inhabited by an Indian tribe called Coeur d'Alene. In fact, the tribe was named by the French Canadian fur traders in reference to their tough trading practices. Coeur d'Alene is a French word which means heart of the awl. This also implies shrewd or sharp - hearted. There were a lot of miners’ disputes in the Coeur d'Alene city. The name of the city was directly taken from a fort called Fort Coeur d'Alene and was constructed by General William Tecumseh Sherman.

Coeur D'Alene and nearby Attractions

  • Northview Plaza
  • Coeur D'Alene Mall
  • Memorial Field
  • Sanders Beach
  • Silver Lake Mall

Things To Do In Coeur D'Alene

When visitors are in Coeur D'Alene, they have access to many shopping centers such as the Silver Lake Mall, Coeur D'Alene Mall, and Midtown Shopping Center. The Northview Plaza is also a good place to hang out. Sanders Beach also offers a good time to tourists. There are various parks including the Mae McEuen Playfield and the Memorial Field. These parks come with various recreational facilities. There are a number of fairs and festivals hosted by the city such as the North Idaho Fair, BalloonFest, Downtown Street Fair, Art from the Heart, and Wooden Boat Festival every year.

Coeur D'Alene Transportation

Coeur D'Alene Air Terminal offers air transportation facility.

Coeur D'Alene Higher Education

North Idaho College is in the city of Coeur D'Alene. Other higher education institutes that the city's residents can attend include Spokane Community College, Ganzaga University, Spokane Falls Community College, and Eastern Washington University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Coeur Dalene Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 12%Coeur Dalene Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Coeur Dalene Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 19%Coeur Dalene College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Coeur d'Alene, ID

Comparing Coeur Dalene to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens86
Female Share of the Population69
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Age of the Population56
Male Share of the Population52
Well-Paid Single Women39
Well-Paid Single Men38
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty46
College Educated Adults49
People in Middle Class or Better38
Median Family Income27

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home75
Public Transportation Use16

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing85
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Affordability of Rents82
Housing Recently Built78
People Living Alone67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime42
Low Property Crime21

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