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Genesee, ID
City in Latah County, Idaho.
Population
1,265
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,061
ZIP codes
0
Genesee and its ZIP codes
Genesee at a glance
- Genesee is about 88 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $85,673 a year, 10% more than the Idaho figure of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $316,800 (24% below Idaho) and median rent is $1,148 a month.
Local data for Genesee, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Genesee, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,673
Poverty rate
12.0%
Median home value
$316,800
Median rent
$1,148/mo
Homeownership
85.4%
Bachelor's or higher
40.7%
Median age
32.6
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (325), Irish Americans (133), Scottish Americans (67).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Latah County. PPP loans are for Genesee.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,301
15,026 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,988
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$280M
FY 2026, $7,096 per person
How people get to work
Genesee, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.7%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Genesee, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
802
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
118
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 22°F
27.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Genesee, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.0%
U.S. 33.3% -2.3 pts
Diabetes
8.5%
U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Genesee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Uniontown, WATown | 7.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Colton, WATown | 9.6 mi | 0.6 |
| JuliaettaCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| LewistonCity | 11 mi | 17.5 |
| Clarkston, WACity | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| LapwaiCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| West Clarkston-Highland, WACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| MoscowCity | 13 mi | 6.9 |
| KendrickCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 11.6 |
| SweetwaterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| TroyCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Asotin, WACity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Pullman, WACity | 17 mi | 11.1 |
| CuldesacCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| ViolaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Genesee, ID in?
- Genesee is in Latah County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Genesee, ID?
- About 1,265 people live in Genesee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Genesee?
- Nearby places include Uniontown, WA (7.6 mi), Colton, WA (9.6 mi), Juliaetta (11 mi), Lewiston (11 mi), Clarkston, WA (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023