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Elk River, ID
City in Clearwater County, Idaho.
Population
124
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
855
ZIP codes
0
Elk River and its ZIP codes
Elk River at a glance
- Elk River is about 37 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
Local data for Elk River, ID
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clearwater County. PPP loans are for Elk River.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,804
2,758 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,119
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$83M
FY 2026, $9,502 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Elk River, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
503
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
9
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 21°F
39.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elk River, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.7%
U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Elk River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BovillCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| DearyCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| OrofinoCity | 21 mi | 2.5 |
| PeckCity | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| FernwoodCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.3 |
| KendrickCity | 26 mi | 0.4 |
| PierceCity | 27 mi | 0.8 |
| TroyCity | 28 mi | 0.8 |
| JuliaettaCity | 29 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elk River, ID in?
- Elk River is in Clearwater County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Elk River, ID?
- About 124 people live in Elk River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elk River?
- Nearby places include Bovill (11 mi), Deary (18 mi), Orofino (21 mi), Peck (24 mi), Fernwood (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023