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Kooskia, ID


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Kooskia, Idaho

Kooskia, Idaho, in Idaho county, is 107 miles SW of Missoula, Montana (center to center) and 316 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The city is home to some 675 residents.

The People and Families of Kooskia

In Kooskia, about 53% of adults are married.

The people of Kooskia are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kooskia had a median family income of $23,750. Home-based work is more common in Kooskia than in most places.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($300) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Kooskia. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Kooskia Housing

According to the 2000 census, 71% of the housing in Kooskia was owner-occupied. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Kooskia, 84% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Kooskia it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyKooskia Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyKooskia Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Kooskia Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Kooskia, ID

Comparing Kooskia 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
Male Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population79
Racial Diversity54
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Female Share of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty11
College Educated Adults11
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times98
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Affordability of Rents78
People Living Alone78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Housing Recently Built53
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