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Post Falls, Idaho

Introduction to Post Falls, Idaho

Post Falls, Idaho, in Kootenai county, is located 22 miles E of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 250 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The city has a population of 17,247.

Post Falls History

Post Falls was founded in 1870 by a German immigrant named Frederick Post. In fact, the city was also named after its founder. He purchased the land from Andrew Seltice, the chief of the tribe and constructed a water powered lumber mill. Prior to that, the area was inhabited by the Coeur d'Alene Indians. The city is located in Kootenai County, which was created on December 22, 1864 and was named for the Kootenai Indians.

Post Falls and nearby Attractions

  • Museum of North Idaho
  • Mowry State Park
  • Farragut State Park
  • Post Falls Square Shopping Center
  • Mount Spokane State Park

Things To Do In Post Falls

Post Falls offers several recreational facilities including the North Park, McGuire - Wesleyan Church, and Ross Point Bird Farm are also worth taking a look around. Visitors can enjoy shopping at the Post Falls Square Shopping Center. The city also provides easy access to the Mount Spokane State Park and Farragut State Park. Apart from these, Post Falls also hosts several recreational events and programs throughout the year.

Post Falls Transportation

Coeur D'alene Air Terminal is close to the city.

Post Falls Higher Education

North Idaho College, Gonzaga University, and Spokane Community College are some of the nearest colleges and universities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 19%Post Falls People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Post Falls, ID

Comparing Post Falls 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
Children Under 5 Years Old108
Male Share of the Population84
Female Share of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Men37
Racial Diversity35
Senior Citizens33
Well-Paid Single Women38
Age of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty59
People in Middle Class or Better59
Median Family Income49
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home85
Short Commute Times64
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Property Taxes61
Affordability of Rents52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
People Living Alone33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime65
Low Property Crime42

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