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Potlatch is a small town of 876 in Idaho, with a median household income of $58,125
and a 9.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Potlatch stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Potlatch is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Potlatch city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.9
Potlatch's overall cost of living index is 92.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Potlatch costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Potlatch, ID
National Avg
Median Home Value
$226,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$870
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Potlatch's violent crime rate is 82.3 per 100,000 residents
— 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
82.3 /100k
Property Crime
875.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Potlatch is served primarily by POTLATCH DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Potlatch, ID
National Avg
School District
POTLATCH DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Potlatch sees average highs of 37.3°F in January
and 82.0°F in July,
with 24.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 41.3 inches of snow per year.
Potlatch's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Potlatch roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $226,900 and median rent is $870/month.
Potlatch's violent crime rate is 82.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 875.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Potlatch are operated by POTLATCH DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 15.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Potlatch, ID has a population of 876, a median household income of $58,125, and an unemployment rate of 9.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Potlatch averages 37.3°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.5 inches
with about 41.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Potlatch, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83855.
The population of Potlatch, Idaho is 876 with a median age of 33.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Potlatch: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $226,900, median household income $58,125, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Potlatch side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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