Priest River, Idaho
Quick Statistics
Priest River is a community in Bonner County, Idaho, home to about 1,778 people spread across 2.2 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $33,969 a year, and a typical home is worth about $299,100. About 21.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 85.8% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 2 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Idaho towns GeoStat tracks, Priest River ranks number 73 of 232 in population, number 143 in median household income, number 90 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Priest River typically top out near 82°F in July, while January nights average about 23°F. The area sees roughly 62 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Oldtown, ID | 5.2 mi. | 428 |
| 2. | Newport, WA | 6.9 mi. | 2,181 |
| 3. | Blanchard, ID | 12.7 mi. | 651 |
| 4. | Dover, ID | 14.6 mi. | 792 |
| 5. | Spirit Lake, ID | 15.2 mi. | 1,972 |
| 6. | Sandpoint, ID | 17.3 mi. | 9,637 |
| 7. | Athol, ID | 18.8 mi. | 777 |
| 8. | Ponderay, ID | 18.9 mi. | 1,534 |
What is the population of Priest River, Idaho?
Priest River has a population of about 1,778 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Priest River, Idaho in?
Priest River is located in Bonner County, Idaho.
What is the median home value in Priest River, Idaho?
The median home value in Priest River is about $299,100, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Priest River, Idaho?
The median personal income in Priest River is about $33,969 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Priest River, Idaho?
Since 1950, 4 tornadoes have been recorded in Bonner County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Priest River, Idaho?
Typical July highs run about 82 degrees and January lows about 23 degrees, with around 62 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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