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Athol, ID

City in Kootenai County, Idaho.

Population

777

Land area

1.1sq mi

People per sq mi

677

ZIP codes

0

Athol and its ZIP codes

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Athol at a glance

  • Athol is about 29 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $70,250 a year, 10% less than the Idaho figure of $77,800.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $367,700 (12% below Idaho).

Local data for Athol, ID

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Athol, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$70,250

Poverty rate

8.9%

Median home value

$367,700

Homeownership

83.8%

Bachelor's or higher

14.8%

Median age

42.9

Average commute

29.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (102), German Americans (94), Irish Americans (55).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kootenai County. PPP loans are for Athol.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,140

71,925 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$66,815

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.4B

FY 2026, $7,957 per person

Kootenai County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Athol, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.5%
  • Carpooled9.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
  • Worked from home6.6%

Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Athol, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

1,664

Countywide, mostly heavy snow

Flood insurance policies

209

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 23°F

24.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Athol, ID, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.8%

U.S. 33.3% -1.5 pts

Diabetes

9.9%

U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts

Smoking

12.8%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

8.1%

U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts

Cities near Athol

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Spirit LakeCity7.5 mi2.5
HaydenCity13 mi10.5
Hayden LakeCity13 mi0.6
RathdrumCity13 mi7
BlanchardCensus-designated place14 mi1.5
Dalton GardensCity15 mi2.4
LacledeCensus-designated place15 mi1.1
Coeur d'AleneCity18 mi16.9
HuetterCity18 mi0
Priest RiverCity19 mi2.2
Post FallsCity19 mi19.1
Fernan Lake VillageCity19 mi0.1
HauserCity20 mi1.2
OldtownCity22 mi0.8
DoverCity22 mi3.2
Newport, WACity23 mi1.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Athol, ID in?
Athol is in Kootenai County, Idaho.
What is the population of Athol, ID?
About 777 people live in Athol, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Athol?
Nearby places include Spirit Lake (7.5 mi), Hayden (13 mi), Hayden Lake (13 mi), Rathdrum (13 mi), Blanchard (14 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023