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Rathdrum, ID
City in Kootenai County, Idaho.
Population
10,874
Land area
7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,564
ZIP codes
0
Rathdrum and its ZIP codes
Rathdrum at a glance
- Rathdrum is about 67 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 24th among 232 cities and towns in Idaho.
- The median household income is $86,563, 11% above the Idaho median of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $444,100 (6% above Idaho) and median rent is $1,459 a month.
Local data for Rathdrum, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rathdrum, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,563
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$444,100
Median rent
$1,459/mo
Homeownership
77.0%
Bachelor's or higher
24.8%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,911), Norwegian Americans (1,140), Irish Americans (1,038).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kootenai County. PPP loans are for Rathdrum.
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
$1.36B
FY 2026, $7,957 per person
How people get to work
Rathdrum, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rathdrum, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
83° / 26°F
25.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rathdrum, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.7%
U.S. 33.3% -1.6 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Rathdrum
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HaydenCity | 4.1 mi | 10.5 |
| Post FallsCity | 5.6 mi | 19.1 |
| Hayden LakeCity | 5.9 mi | 0.6 |
| HuetterCity | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| Dalton GardensCity | 6.4 mi | 2.4 |
| HauserCity | 7.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Coeur d'AleneCity | 7.5 mi | 16.9 |
| State LineCity | 9.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Fernan Lake VillageCity | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| Otis Orchards-East Farms, WACensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8 |
| Spirit LakeCity | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| AtholCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Liberty Lake, WACity | 14 mi | 6.3 |
| BlanchardCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| Spokane Valley, WACity | 18 mi | 37.7 |
| Green Bluff, WACensus-designated place | 19 mi | 7.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rathdrum, ID in?
- Rathdrum is in Kootenai County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Rathdrum, ID?
- About 10,874 people live in Rathdrum, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rathdrum?
- Nearby places include Hayden (4.1 mi), Post Falls (5.6 mi), Hayden Lake (5.9 mi), Huetter (6.4 mi), Dalton Gardens (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023