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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 28
Population41,716
Foreign Born0.5%
Population Density2,177people per mi²
Median Age34.6 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

128/100

28% above national average

B+

The Real Cost of Living in Post Falls, Idaho

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $21k$39k
Comfortable $71k$105k
Luxury $104k+$162k+
Elite (Top 5%) $123k+$190k+
Affordability Ratio

70%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean87%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
27
Poor
3
Negative
7

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

7.7mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

1.3mi

Airport

Coeur d'Alene Airport - Pappy Boyington Field (KCOE)

7.1mi

Post Office

USPS — Spokane Valley, WA

14.4mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf9Nearest 1.4 mi
Camping20Nearest 12.8 mi
Marina13Nearest 0.8 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range6Nearest 1.8 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$73k+3.2%
2% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$794k
21% above US avg
College Educated
23.4%
33% below US avg
WFH
11.5%
20% below US avg
Homeownership
66.0%
1% above US avg
Median Home
$425k
51% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 77% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
8.9
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−24.2%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−10.8%
Homicide
0.02 / 1k Residents5% above state avg
Robbery
0.06 / 1k Residents13% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.30 / 1k Residents22% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−37.7%
Burglary
0.53 / 1k Residents40% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
6.30 / 1k Residents38% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.36 / 1k Residents31% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+22Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Post Falls, Idaho
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C-
Weak10.7% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (25% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
F
ProhibitedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
F
ProhibitedIllegal

Homesteading

Growing Season172 days222 frost-free
Annual Rainfall26.4"
Elevation2,182 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B-
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great947 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,177/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B-
Fair9 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D-
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
B+
Goodborder 89 mi · coast 250 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$45.4M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CitySeattle737k people are 251 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital286 miBoise, ID
Nearest Prison7.7 mi4 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T05:23:42.000Z

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