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Rathdrum.
About
Life in Rathdrum
Rathdrum is a community of 10,133 people in Idaho. The median household income is $86,431, median rent runs about $1,459 per month, and median home values are around $444,100. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.
Rathdrum at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Foreign-Born
1.9%
Broadband Internet
94.8%
of households
Population Growth
+43.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Rathdrum: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Rathdrum, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (42.6%), and 1.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.7%
of residents
65 and Older
17.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
14.3%
of households
Married Couples
60.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.69
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 18% above ID average
Rent, home values, and income in Rathdrum
In Rathdrum, rent runs 18% above the ID average, and home values are 6% above the ID average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,009
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2005
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $582,382 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts above ID average
Unemployment in Rathdrum
Unemployment in Kootenai County, which includes Rathdrum, is 0.8 percentage points higher than the ID average.
Unemployment rate
Rathdrum: Kootenai County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Kootenai County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Rathdrum Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.9 min avg
How Rathdrum residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Rathdrum, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 66% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 32 mi
Spokane International Airport (GEG)
Small hub2.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 58% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Rathdrum runs 58% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
139.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
733.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Rathdrum Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
79.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Kootenai County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Kootenai County, which includes Rathdrum, the most common type is heavy snow, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Wildfire | $66,000 |
| 2024 | 20 | Heavy Snow | $602,000 |
| 2023 | 25 | Wildfire | $52,500 |
| 2022 | 32 | Wildfire | $105,000 |
| 2021 | 15 | Strong Wind | $5.2M |
| 2020 | 28 | Heavy Snow | $331,000 |
| 2019 | 27 | Heavy Snow | $6,000 |
| 2018 | 15 | Heavy Snow | $5,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Kootenai County, county-wide
Air Quality31 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Kootenai County, which includes Rathdrum, is typically good — 274 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
31
Good Days
274
per year
Moderate Days
75
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Kootenai County, county-wide
Climate79°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Rathdrum has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/55°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
59°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
25.4"
Annual Snowfall
27.2"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
121
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
122
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 26°F | 3.21" |
| Feb | 41°F | 27°F | 2.11" |
| Mar | 48°F | 31°F | 2.68" |
| Apr | 56°F | 37°F | 1.91" |
| May | 66°F | 44°F | 2.14" |
| Jun | 72°F | 51°F | 2.17" |
| Jul | 83°F | 57°F | 0.73" |
| Aug | 83°F | 56°F | 0.77" |
| Sep | 74°F | 48°F | 0.81" |
| Oct | 58°F | 39°F | 2.02" |
| Nov | 44°F | 32°F | 3.34" |
| Dec | 36°F | 26°F | 3.47" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Rathdrum
Uninsured
11.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Rathdrum's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Northwest Specialty Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.7 mi away · Post Falls
Kootenai Health
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.2 mi away · Coeur D'Alene
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Rathdrum
Rathdrum's student/teacher ratio is 17.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 24.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Rathdrum (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 2,619 students · in-state tuition $3,528 · 31% graduate · median earnings $42,513 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, 72 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Rathdrum
Rathdrum has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (72 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
72 mi awayPublic Libraries in Rathdrum
Community Library Network - Rathdrum
16320 Highway 41, Rathdrum
Cities Near Rathdrum
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Rathdrum?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Rathdrum FAQ
Is Rathdrum, Idaho affordable?⌄
Rathdrum's median rent is $1,459/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $86,563/year. Median home value is $444,100.
Is Rathdrum, Idaho safe?⌄
Rathdrum's violent crime rate was 139 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 733 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Rathdrum, Idaho?⌄
Kootenai County, which includes Rathdrum, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Rathdrum, Idaho?⌄
The cost of living in Rathdrum is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,459/month and median household income is $86,563/year. The median home value is $444,100. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Rathdrum, Idaho?⌄
The average commute in Rathdrum is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from