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A town of 738, settled in 1895.
Only 2 of the 60 Idaho towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Athol. Bayview School II and Cedar Mountain School is on the National Register of Historic Places. Athol has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Athol, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Athol.
The typical Athol home is worth about $805,000, up 2.1% in a year, 69% above the Idaho typical home. 84% of households own their home in Athol, above both Idaho’s towns (70%) and U.S. towns (73%).
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Its public schools are run by the Lakeland District. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athol Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 287 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Athol has chilly winters and pleasant summers. Athol’s July high is 81°F, below both the Idaho town median (89°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Athol for work: only 2% work in town. The average trip to work in Athol is 30 minutes. Jobs based in Athol grew to 334 in 2023, 142 more than in 2013.
| Athol | Idaho towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% | 12% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $70,000 | $67,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Athol beats the Idaho average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 28% of adults feel lonely in Athol. Only 5 of the 60 Idaho towns we compare have a lower share of adults 18 to 64 who have no health insurance than Athol.
| Athol | Idaho towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 23% | 25% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 73% | 79% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 17% | 17% |
| What stands out | Athol | ID |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 8.1% | 10.7% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 6.2% | 7.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.4% | 8.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Athol | Idaho towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.8 miles per square mile | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 5.5% | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Athol City Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Athol; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Athol residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Idaho.
City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States
Athol ( AH-thol) is a city in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States. The population was 709 at the 2020 census, up from 692 in the 2010 census. It is part of the Coeur d'Alene Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes the entire county. Its main attraction is Silverwood Theme Park.
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Athol has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.