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Plummer, ID
City in Benewah County, Idaho.
Population
1,162
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
921
ZIP codes
0
Plummer and its ZIP codes
Plummer at a glance
- Plummer is about 39 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,306, 30% below the Idaho median of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $197,200 (53% below Idaho) and median rent is $932 a month.
Local data for Plummer, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Plummer, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,306
Poverty rate
15.0%
Median home value
$197,200
Median rent
$932/mo
Homeownership
56.5%
Bachelor's or higher
14.0%
Median age
30.0
Average commute
18.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (123), German Americans (85), Swedish Americans (54).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benewah County. PPP loans are for Plummer.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,784
3,454 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,007
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$108M
FY 2026, $11,290 per person
How people get to work
Plummer, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.5%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit2.4%
- Walked4.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Plummer, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
773
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
49
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 24°F
28.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Plummer, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Plummer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WorleyCity | 5.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Conkling ParkCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1 |
| ParklineCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.5 |
| HarrisonCity | 10 mi | 3.6 |
| Tekoa, WACity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| TensedCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Rockford BayCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| De SmetCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| Latah, WATown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Fairfield, WATown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Rockford, WATown | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| St. MariesCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Waverly, WATown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Farmington, WATown | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Oakesdale, WATown | 22 mi | 1 |
| Rosalia, WATown | 24 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Plummer, ID in?
- Plummer is in Benewah County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Plummer, ID?
- About 1,162 people live in Plummer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Plummer?
- Nearby places include Worley (5.3 mi), Conkling Park (7.2 mi), Parkline (9 mi), Harrison (10 mi), Tekoa, WA (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023