Rathdrum is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Rathdrum’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
As is often the case in a small city, Rathdrum doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The education level of Rathdrum citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 19.42% of adults 25 and older in Rathdrum have a college degree.
The per capita income in Rathdrum in 2022 was $34,508, which is wealthy relative to Idaho, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $138,032 for a family of four. However, Rathdrum contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Rathdrum is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Rathdrum home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Rathdrum residents report their race to be White, followed by Native Hawaiian. Important ancestries of people in Rathdrum include German, English, Irish, Norwegian, and Italian.
The most common language spoken in Rathdrum is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
