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What are the crime rate and median income in Kootenai County, Idaho?
FBI reports put Kootenai County at 2.0 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 14% lower than the rate for Idaho (2.4). Median household income is $81,861 and the unemployment rate was 3.8% in August 2026. About 181,996 people live in the county.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Kootenai County?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 384 violent and 1,597 property crimes per year. That is 2.0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, 14% lower than the Idaho rate (2.4), and 45% lower than the U.S. rate (3.7). Property crime ran at 8.5 per 1,000, against 8.1 statewide. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (71%). CDC death records show about 4 homicide deaths a year in the county (2.6 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Kootenai County | Per 1,000 | Idaho per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 384 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 4 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 89 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 16 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 274 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 1,597 | 8.5 | 8.1 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 221 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,272 | 6.7 | 6.0 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 104 | 0.55 | 0.76 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (5 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Kootenai County?
Half of households in Kootenai County make more than $81,861 and half make less; across Idaho the midpoint is $77,800. The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $518,700 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,492. 6.7% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 7.6%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.8% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 3,443 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Kootenai County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 181,996 | 1,934,262 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $81,861 | $77,800 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $518,700 | $418,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,492 | $1,238 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.3% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 9.0% | 10.6% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 6.7% | 7.6% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 30.0% | 31.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 71.3% | 72.1% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 40.9 | 37.3 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.2% | 91.9% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 9.4% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Kootenai County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Kootenai County as “Relatively Low”. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
No active Superfund site is listed in Kootenai County. 1 former site has finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Arrcom (Drexler Enterprises). A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Kootenai County has 4 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 4 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Post Falls Middle Channel (64 ft) and Post Falls North Channel (31 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
8 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 277,933 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Kootenai County was covered by 3 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Severe Storm 2, Flood 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 1 of 355 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 116 community water systems, 4 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 1 (highest). NHTSA counted 12 traffic deaths in the county in 2024.
Is there road construction in Kootenai County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 25 highway work zones in Kootenai County (6 active that day). Roads listed: SH-54, I-90 and SH-53. 7 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Kootenai County?
Kootenai County has 54 public schools (2024-25) and 16 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 7 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 40 fire or EMS stations and 5 police or sheriff stations. 4 state parks or recreation areas: Coeur d'Alene Parkway State Park, Farragut State Park, Mowry State Park and Old Mission State Park.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Kootenai County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Kootenai County: Coeur d'Alene Reservation.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
See them on the map: tribal lands →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Kootenai County
Gun shops
32 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Kootenai County (27 from the ATF licensee list, 5 from OpenStreetMap), plus 35 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 7 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Bi-Mart #625 (Rathdrum), Big 5 Sporting Goods #183 (Coeur D Alene), Big Country (Coeur D Alene), Black Sheep Sporting Goods (Coeur D Alene), Cabela's 425 (Post Falls), Cda Pawn Bros (Coeur D Alene), Center Target Sports (Post Falls), East County Guns (Coeur D Alene) and 19 more.
Liquor stores
13 liquor stores are on the map in Kootenai County: Idaho State Liquor Store (5 locations), Idaho State Liquor Store (2 in Coeur d'Alene), Idaho State Liquor Store (Post Falls), Liquor Store, Liquor Stores (Coeur D Alene), Liquor Stores (Rathdrum), Liquor Stores-State (Post Falls) and Worley Liquor Store. Idaho has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Kootenai County on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Kootenai County?
Kootenai County averaged 384 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 2.0 per 1,000 residents, 14% lower than the Idaho rate (2.4). The property-crime rate was 8.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Kootenai County?
$81,861 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $77,800 for Idaho and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Kootenai County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.8% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 3,443 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Kootenai County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Kootenai County as “Relatively Low”. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here.
Are there Superfund sites in Kootenai County?
No active Superfund site is listed in Kootenai County. 1 former site has finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Arrcom (Drexler Enterprises).
Is there road construction in Kootenai County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 25 highway work zones in Kootenai County (6 active that day). Roads listed: SH-54, I-90 and SH-53. 7 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Kootenai County?
7 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Kootenai County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benewah County | 10,142 | 3.4 | $59,794 |
| Bonner County | 51,049 | 0.85 | $66,979 |
| Shoshone County | 13,785 | 3.1 | $55,527 |
| Spokane County, WA | 549,056 | 3.9 | $78,582 |
Cities in Kootenai County with their own page: Coeur d'Alene.
More: Idaho statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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