Rathdrum, ID

Rathdrum, Idaho

Rathdrum, Idaho is 26 miles NE of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 253 miles E of Seattle, Washington. It is in Kootenai county. The population of the city is 4,816.

The People and Families of Rathdrum

In Rathdrum, about 64% of adults are married. Rathdrum, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Rathdrum.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rathdrum had a median family income of $42,652. There aren't a lot of poor people in Rathdrum.

Political Inclinations

Among Rathdrum political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $750. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Rathdrum Housing

Of the housing in Rathdrum, approximately 80% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Rathdrum than most places in Idaho.

Commuting

In Rathdrum, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Rathdrum, ID

Comparing Rathdrum 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
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Rathdrum Almanac

Rathdrum Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Rathdrum Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Rathdrum, 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

Rathdrum High Schools (2004)

LAKELAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
684 HIGHWAY 53
208-687-0181
Serves 530 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

MOUNTAINVIEW ALTERNATVE HIGH
798 MAIN STREET
208-687-0025
A Non-traditional School
Serves 78 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Rathdrum Colleges

(List of All Idaho Colleges)

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