Post Falls, ID
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 22,425 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
Post Falls experiences all four seasons.
Geography
The city is near the Idaho-Washington border, with the Rathdrum Prairie to the north and the Spokane River to the south.
Recreation
The city is close to many lakes, mountains, and rivers.
Historical
The town is named after Frederick Post, who in1871 constructed a lumber mill along the Spokane River.
Economy
Post Falls has traditionally had a timber-based economy. An influx of new residents has spawned a strong construction Industry.
| Population [details] | 22,425 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 72.0% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 535.71 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 16.60% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 32.87 °F/17.97 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 85.78 °F/50.36 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 31.76 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 99 |
| Cost of living [details] | 92.7 |
| State sales tax | 6.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Seattle (246.23 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | SPOKANE INTERNATIONAL (29.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Fishing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Charitable activities and contributions, Current affairs, Movie theaters, Religious activities, Wineries |
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