Priest River, ID

Priest River, Idaho

Priest River, Idaho, in Bonner county, is 43 miles NE of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 254 miles E of Seattle, Washington. About 1,754 people people live in Priest River.

The People and Families of Priest River

In Priest River, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Priest River had a median family income of $32,198.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($500) in Priest River than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Priest River Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Priest River, about 71% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Priest River, 88% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Priest River, ID

Comparing Priest River 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Priest River Almanac

Priest River Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Priest River Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Priest River, 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.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Priest River Public Libraries

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Priest River High Schools (2004)

PRIEST RIVER LAMANNA HIGH
HIGHWAY 57
208-448-1211
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 513 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.5

PRIEST RIVER EDUCATION (ALT)
1441 SHANNON LANE
208-448-2860
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 33 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Priest River Colleges

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