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Athol, Idaho

city · Kootenai County

At a glance

777
Population
$367,700
Median home value (all homes)
21% above U.S. median
$796,675
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$70,250
Median household income
11% below U.S. median
29.5 min
Average commute
85.9%
Homes with broadband
0.26%
Locations with fiber available
7.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 105 — 5% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing39% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities15% below
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost8% above
For business: Idaho is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college35 mi
Nearest community college19 mi
Nearest technical college17 mi
High school graduates89.7%
College graduates14.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Panhandle Area Council
The Panhandle Area Council (PAC) is an Economic Development Organization that provides small business loans, project financing, and community development services to advance economic development opportunities across Idaho. Additionally, PAC operates an Innovation Space that provides office space and industrial bays for lease to start-ups and expanding businesses.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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