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Potlatch, ID

Potlatch, ID.

Population: 2,260 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Potlatch, ID is $411,244 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $345,605 after a median 17.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$411,244

Median home value

+1.3%

1-year change

17.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$411,244
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+1.8%
5-year appreciation
+17.5%
10-year appreciation
+76.6%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$412,360
House Price Index (state)
629.4 (-1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$345,605
Median list price
$449,000
Median price per sqft
$315
1-year sale-price change
-12.5%
Median days on market
17.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
100.4%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+1.0%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$841/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,052/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,311/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,704/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,966/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
11.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$7.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
POTLATCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, POTLATCH JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A03
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 88% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
48.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
22.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
22
Days with Good air quality
320
Days with Moderate air quality
38
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
183

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,051
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,258

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Hatter Creek Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
GRITMAN MEDICAL CENTER, PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-269 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
48.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,755
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
52.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,681
Average weekly wage
$813
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
120

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

PotlatchState medianUS median
Median home value$411,244$437,255$289,727
Median sale price$345,605$441,990$325,000
Median days on market18 days62 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,755$1,455$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Potlatch, ID?
$411,244.
What is the median sale price in Potlatch, ID?
$345,605.
How long do homes take to sell in Potlatch, ID?
Median days on market: 17.5 days.
What is typical rent in Potlatch, ID?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,311/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Potlatch, ID?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: wildfire.
Is Potlatch, ID in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A03.
What is the wildfire risk in Potlatch, ID?
Risk to homes is higher than 88% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Potlatch, ID?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Potlatch, ID?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Potlatch, ID?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Potlatch, ID walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Potlatch, ID?
Good. Median AQI: 22. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Potlatch, ID?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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