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Priest River, ID
City in Bonner County, Idaho.
Population
1,778
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
794
ZIP codes
0
Priest River and its ZIP codes
Priest River at a glance
- Priest River is about 34 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,782, 24% below the Idaho median of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $299,100 (29% below Idaho) and median rent is $817 a month.
Local data for Priest River, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Priest River, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,782
Poverty rate
5.0%
Median home value
$299,100
Median rent
$817/mo
Homeownership
74.2%
Bachelor's or higher
12.5%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (457), Irish Americans (280), Italian Americans (144).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bonner County. PPP loans are for Priest River.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,212
16,176 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,706
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$450M
FY 2026, $9,549 per person
How people get to work
Priest River, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit2.7%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle3.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Priest River, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
811
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
135
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 24°F
27.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Priest River, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.4%
U.S. 33.3% -1.9 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Priest River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OldtownCity | 4.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Newport, WACity | 6.5 mi | 1.5 |
| LacledeCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.1 |
| BlanchardCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| DoverCity | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| Spirit LakeCity | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| SandpointCity | 17 mi | 4.3 |
| AtholCity | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| PonderayCity | 19 mi | 2.9 |
| KootenaiCity | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| Cusick, WATown | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| CoolinCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| RathdrumCity | 27 mi | 7 |
| HopeCity | 28 mi | 1 |
| Deer Park, WACity | 29 mi | 6.9 |
| East HopeCity | 29 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Priest River, ID in?
- Priest River is in Bonner County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Priest River, ID?
- About 1,778 people live in Priest River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Priest River?
- Nearby places include Oldtown (4.9 mi), Newport, WA (6.5 mi), Laclede (7.6 mi), Blanchard (12 mi), Dover (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023